Director and Librarian

Job Summary

The Director and Librarian is the executive and administrative officer of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and reports to the agency Commissioners. Responsibilities include planning and directing the agencys operational, financial, and administrative activities, and directly overseeing the Archives and Information Services division, Library Development and Networking division, State and Local Records Management division, and Talking Book Program. The Director and Librarian provides leadership to staff and serves as the primary liaison to stakeholder groups throughout the State of Texas, the Texas Legislature, and other local, state, and federal government agencies.

TSLACs mission is to serve Texans now and into the future by preserving the archival record of Texas for current and future generations, assisting government agencies in the maintenance of their public records, supporting the essential work of libraries in fostering education, opportunity, and lifelong learning, and providing library services to Texans who are unable to read standard print. The Director and Librarian leads the agency in achieving this mission.

Essential Tasks

• Provides leadership and administers the day-to-day operations of TSLAC and its employees.
• Promotes and maintains consistent communication on agency activities and developments to Commissioners, TSLAC divisions, and staff.
• Serves as the primary liaison between TSLAC and members of the Texas Legislature, Office of the Governor, and other state agencies, including the State Preservation Board, Texas Historical Commission, and Legislative Reference Library; and industry associations.
• Administers the agencys budget.
• Directs the development and implementation of agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Directs the development of a strategic plan for achieving TSLACs goals and objectives in providing information services at the state and local level to support lifelong learning and education, economic opportunity, open government, and civic and community engagement.
• Provides leadership and oversees the implementation of effective methods and procedures for carrying out TSLACs vision that Texans will have robust access to information and resources they need to live informed, productive, and enriched lives.
• Participates in activities related to the legislative process, including responding to legislative requests for information, providing legislative testimony, and overseeing the implementation of legislative changes.
• Represents TSLAC at meetings, hearings, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Oversees operations to support state agencies and local government in th management of public records.
• Directs agency initiatives and services for the preservation, management, and public access of Texas archival materials.
• Oversees operations to ensure access to reading materials for Texans who cannot read standard print due to a visual impairment or other disability.
• Directs the agencys programs that support library access, literacy, and education through libraries across the state.
• Administers agency operations in multiple facilities in the Austin metroplex area and Liberty, TX.
• Directs the expenditure of federal funds allocated to Texas to support library and archival programs and services.
• Designates appropriate liaisons to advisory groups; state and local government officials; library, archival, historical, and records management organizations; and the general public.
• Supervises the Assistant State Librarian, General Counsel, and Division Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of training in library science, or experience in teaching or researching library issues, policies and laws in a state library.
• Two years of experience at a Director, Program Manager or above level for a multi-faceted organization, including direct supervision of staff.
• Experience in strategic planning for long-range goals.
• Experience in policy administration, budgeting, or planning for an entity or organization.
• Experience with the legislative process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced academic degree (masters or above) in library and/or information science or Juris Doctor.
• Experience with state agency planning and budgeting, including preparing a Legislative Appropriations Request and Strategic Plan.
• Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists or the Institute of Certified Records Managers.
• Experience with providing access to information resources to persons with special needs.
• Experience managing more than one type of library, archive, or records management program.
• Experience in the management and prese