Consultant Duties for the Southwest District Libraries:
20 full-member state-aided libraries in 3 counties; 2 county systems; 5 non-state aided affiliate member libraries
Status: Full-time; exempt; 35 hour week
Reports to: District Administrator
Supervises: Administrative Support staff, Delivery Drivers, Interlibrary Loan Assistant
Administrative Duties:
Plans and coordinates consultant services to twenty library directors, Boards and other agencies
Develops a budget plan for the use of District Center Aid
Develops a District Agreement/negotiations for the provision of services
Coordinates contracts, authenticates and manages district databases
Coordinates five-year-planning for District Services
Coordinates the WAGGIN twenty library ILS Consortium, including policies and procedures
Consultant Duties:
Reviews, collects necessary documents and assists library directors in completing the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Annual Reports and additional reports
Coordinates OverDrive electronic resources for the district: contracts, invoicing, collection development
Serves as District Library Center Youth Services contact
Attends State meetings/trainings and keeps member libraries informed on new initiatives, State programs and trainings
Provides consultant services to library directors, boards, staff members and Friends
Visits district libraries and attends library events regularly
Maintains district communications, announcements and updates from Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Coordinates/plans continuing education and training sessions per year or as needed by district library directors, staff and boards
Conducts new director and Board orientation
Monitors local library standards compliance
Assists libraries with applying for LSTA, Keystone and other grant opportunities
Professional Development:
Maintains current knowledge of library services by attending continuing education sessions, workshops, and reading professional journals
Maintains membership and actively participates in state and national associations
WAGGIN/ILS Support:
Manages WAGGIN contracts, training and relevant activities
Coordinates and acts as Administrator for the consortium’s Chat with a Librarian service
Skills required:
Knowledge of public library development, operations, technology and management
Excellent communication skills
General knowledge of basic accounting practices
Technical writing abilities; research skills; statistics gathering and analysis
Grant writing experience
Ability to participate effectively and provide leadership in a variety of meeting formats
Knowledge of library automation and electronic resources
Word Processing skills; desktop publishing
Highly organized; able to multi-task and to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to define problems, use good judgment and effectively solve problems
Ability to maintain meticulous records and the confidentiality of sensitive information
Must be able to work in a team setting, including but not limited to assisting and supporting coworkers, contributing ideas, maintaining flexibility and adapting to a rapidly changing environment
Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed by District libraries
Travel required within the District and state; current PA Driver’s License and ability to drive; must have own transportation
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
Minimum of five years experience in a public library
Supervisory and/or management experience in a public library
(Candidates with a pending MLS may be considered)
PA Child Abuse Clearance
PA Criminal Record Check
- Lifts and carry objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds in weight
- Must be able to bend, crouch, crawl, kneel, sit, stand, climb
- Must be able to use basic office tools and equipment such as: computers, printers, scanners, copier, telephone, box cutter, paper cutter and postage meter
Salary range: $58,000-$62,000
Please send Cover Letter, Resume and three professional references by July 31, 2026 to:
Diane L.
Ambrose
Executive
Director
Citizens
Library and District Center
55 S.
College St.
Washington,
PA 15301
724-222-2400
Ext. 230