KY Historical Society - Head of Research Library
Frankfort, KY Frankfort, KY Full-time Full-time From $46,059 a year From $46,059 a year Head of Research Library The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to run the daily operations of the Martin F.
Schmidt Research Library, which includes extensive Kentucky history and genealogy holdings.
This research library is instrumental in meeting the needs of scholars, family history researchers, students, and other members of the public who are looking to deepen their understanding of Kentucky history.
This position provides an important leadership and managerial position on KHS's Research and Publications team and collaborates with colleagues and patrons to align library activities to support KHS priorities and annual program plans.
The Head of the Research Library plays a key role in the advancement of the Kentucky Historical Society's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the library, this position keeps reference resources accessible by overseeing reference services, administering our award-winning Kentucky Ancestors suite of services, and playing a role in developing library collections.
The KHS research library engages thousands of patrons and researchers each year through onsite visitation, outreach, public presentations, mail and email correspondence, phone inquiries, and online visitation.
The Head of the Research Library plays a pivotal role in establishing and implementing a vision to create a modern research environment that provides easy access to Kentucky's historical information.
For more information about KHS, please visit history.
ky.
gov.
Key
Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day operations of KHS's Martin F.
Schmidt Research Library, including the training, scheduling, and supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers involved in research services.
Serves on the Research and Publications management team.
Helps set team priorities and works to ensure good organizational communication.
Oversees the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of services and programs that address patron needs on subjects including genealogy, primary sources, and local history.
Ensures the research library staff are prepared to provide excellent service and continuously evaluates the overall patron research experience.
Ensures the team follows established policies and procedures, modeling best practices for research library operations.
Maintains a healthy and safe environment for staff and patrons.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and makes appropriate adjustments.
Establishes and reports metrics and statistics of the library's operation.
Provides financial stewardship of the library's activities, which includes working with agency leadership to establish a team budget, procure products and services, and meet revenue projections.
Ensures the upkeep of the library's digital assets, including hardware, software, and subscription services.
Proactively seeks new collecting opportunities to enhance KHS library collection.
Monitors collections development needs based on patron usage and current trends.
Supervises the KHS Genealogy Librarian to implement genealogy and family history programs, including Kentucky Ancestors Online, the Kentucky Ancestors television show (which appears statewide on eight television networks), genealogy-related social media, public programs, and more.
For a complete position description, please visit history.
ky.
gov/about/careers.
Qualifications:
Education/
Experience:
Seeking an experienced senior manager with demonstrated relevant experience in effectively leading a library.
Minimum of five years' experience in a library and a master's degree in Library and Information Science or another related field.
Specialized Knowledge:
Subject knowledge of and familiarity with the fields of history, genealogy, and related areas of study required.
Knowledge of Kentucky history desired.
Communication:
Must demonstrate excellent people and presentation skills and be able to speak professionally with diverse groups of people in both formal and informal settings.
Computer Skills:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, online databases, web publishing software, social media tools, and websites.
Working Conditions:
Work Environment - Ability to organize files and projects and complete them on time.
Must be able to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
Must be willing to work Saturdays, some evenings, and occasionally travel.
Probationary Period:
This job has an initial probationary period of six (6) months.
This is a full-time, Tuesday through Saturday position located in Frankfort, Kentucky, that reports to the Director of Research and Publications.
This is an unclassified (non-merit) position pursuant to KRS 18A.
115(1)(u).
The annual salary for this position is $46,059.
12.
Benefits include health and life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, 401(k), and optional deferred compensation plans.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume.
No telephone calls will be accepted.
The deadline for submissions is August 16, 2023.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The KHS campus has three sites in historic downtown Frankfort:
the Old State Capitol; the Kentucky Military History Museum; and the Thomas D.
Clark Center for Kentucky History serving as KHS headquarters with a signature museum, exhibits, library, research facilities, object & archival collections, museum store, and more.
KHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has full American Alliance of Museums accreditation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $46,059.
12 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Day shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Frankfort, KY 40601:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Integrated library system:
5 years (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Schmidt Research Library, which includes extensive Kentucky history and genealogy holdings.
This research library is instrumental in meeting the needs of scholars, family history researchers, students, and other members of the public who are looking to deepen their understanding of Kentucky history.
This position provides an important leadership and managerial position on KHS's Research and Publications team and collaborates with colleagues and patrons to align library activities to support KHS priorities and annual program plans.
The Head of the Research Library plays a key role in the advancement of the Kentucky Historical Society's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the library, this position keeps reference resources accessible by overseeing reference services, administering our award-winning Kentucky Ancestors suite of services, and playing a role in developing library collections.
The KHS research library engages thousands of patrons and researchers each year through onsite visitation, outreach, public presentations, mail and email correspondence, phone inquiries, and online visitation.
The Head of the Research Library plays a pivotal role in establishing and implementing a vision to create a modern research environment that provides easy access to Kentucky's historical information.
For more information about KHS, please visit history.
ky.
gov.
Key
Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day operations of KHS's Martin F.
Schmidt Research Library, including the training, scheduling, and supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers involved in research services.
Serves on the Research and Publications management team.
Helps set team priorities and works to ensure good organizational communication.
Oversees the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of services and programs that address patron needs on subjects including genealogy, primary sources, and local history.
Ensures the research library staff are prepared to provide excellent service and continuously evaluates the overall patron research experience.
Ensures the team follows established policies and procedures, modeling best practices for research library operations.
Maintains a healthy and safe environment for staff and patrons.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and makes appropriate adjustments.
Establishes and reports metrics and statistics of the library's operation.
Provides financial stewardship of the library's activities, which includes working with agency leadership to establish a team budget, procure products and services, and meet revenue projections.
Ensures the upkeep of the library's digital assets, including hardware, software, and subscription services.
Proactively seeks new collecting opportunities to enhance KHS library collection.
Monitors collections development needs based on patron usage and current trends.
Supervises the KHS Genealogy Librarian to implement genealogy and family history programs, including Kentucky Ancestors Online, the Kentucky Ancestors television show (which appears statewide on eight television networks), genealogy-related social media, public programs, and more.
For a complete position description, please visit history.
ky.
gov/about/careers.
Qualifications:
Education/
Experience:
Seeking an experienced senior manager with demonstrated relevant experience in effectively leading a library.
Minimum of five years' experience in a library and a master's degree in Library and Information Science or another related field.
Specialized Knowledge:
Subject knowledge of and familiarity with the fields of history, genealogy, and related areas of study required.
Knowledge of Kentucky history desired.
Communication:
Must demonstrate excellent people and presentation skills and be able to speak professionally with diverse groups of people in both formal and informal settings.
Computer Skills:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, online databases, web publishing software, social media tools, and websites.
Working Conditions:
Work Environment - Ability to organize files and projects and complete them on time.
Must be able to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
Must be willing to work Saturdays, some evenings, and occasionally travel.
Probationary Period:
This job has an initial probationary period of six (6) months.
This is a full-time, Tuesday through Saturday position located in Frankfort, Kentucky, that reports to the Director of Research and Publications.
This is an unclassified (non-merit) position pursuant to KRS 18A.
115(1)(u).
The annual salary for this position is $46,059.
12.
Benefits include health and life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, 401(k), and optional deferred compensation plans.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume.
No telephone calls will be accepted.
The deadline for submissions is August 16, 2023.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The KHS campus has three sites in historic downtown Frankfort:
the Old State Capitol; the Kentucky Military History Museum; and the Thomas D.
Clark Center for Kentucky History serving as KHS headquarters with a signature museum, exhibits, library, research facilities, object & archival collections, museum store, and more.
KHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has full American Alliance of Museums accreditation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $46,059.
12 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Day shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Frankfort, KY 40601:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Integrated library system:
5 years (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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