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Director of Networking and Resource Sharing: Glamour! Glory! Gratitude! Great staff! Governmental intrigue! Grand office overlooking an alley adjacent to the Capitol! If any of these are on your list of things to look for in 2013, then the Director of Networking and Resource Sharing at the State Library is for you! Check out the details in the at-will section of the CDE job openings page (link below -position #9050). This highly visible job at the State Library will work with an imaginative, eager, energetic team who are constantly creating ways to improve how libraries interact with technology-based resources to support the public’s need for effective access to information. We are seeking candidates who want to build on existing programs and explore new initiatives that help libraries keep pace with a landscape of ever-changing tools and content. If you are ready to engage with many Very Important People throughout the state while working within an innovative, collaborative environment of libraries and partner organizations throughout Colorado, consider applying. The glamour, glory and intrigue more than make up for the view. Broad Scope of Position: Position reports to the Assistant Commissioner of the Colorado State Library and manages the CVL state budget line item appropriation for library services and the budgeting and contractual arrangements for staff and vendor-delivered products related to CVL services and programs. This position supervises five consultant, a systems administrator, a software developer, and one part-time support staff that is shared with Library Research Service. Minimum Qualifications: • MLS/MLIS from an accredited institution. • Minimum five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in some combination of public, school, academic, or institutional library. • Minimum five (5) years of experience managing large scale library technology projects. • Outstanding oral and written communication skills. • Ability and willingness to travel. • The ability to pass a background check, which includes a motor vehicle records search. Preferred: • Demonstrated ability to envision and implement new cutting edge library technology programs, particularly technology programs that are collaborative in nature. • Knowledge of library automation and/or direct experience with integrated library systems, including server management. • Knowledge of library technology standards, including The Edge benchmarks. • Experience working with advisory boards, committees, and/or cost negotiations with vendors. • Demonstrated experience with budgeting and grant writing and ability to manage multiple account sources. • Demonstrated ability to work with and bring diverse groups of people to consensus to support long term collaborative programs. • Demonstrated ability to advocate for library-related technology programs with non-library agencies/organizations. • Knowledge of digitization standards and practices related to libraries. • Demonstrated communication expertise with libraries of all type and size.

Contact CDE's HR Department at: hr@cde.state.co.usPlease email a completed Colorado Department of Education Employment Application, letter of interest, and resume to hr@cde.state.co.us. A confirmation will be sent out that HR has received your materials. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please send an email to hr@cde.state.co.us. To obtain a Colorado Department of Education Employment Application, visit our website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdemgmt/HR/jobs.htm All materials submitted should be current and specifically address the qualifications for this position. Hard copies of application materials and application materials sent via mail or fax will not be accepted.