Library Consultant

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Library Consultant

Salary

$43,509.31 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9162-0245-20251204HDS

Department

0245 - LIBRARY COMMISSION

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

Agency Maximum Salary

$50,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Library Commission is committed --- through leadership, advocacy, and service --- to strengthening and enhancing libraries and library services for all Mississippians. For questions regarding this position, please contact hr@mlc.lib.ms.us.

About the Position

MLC's Library Development department provides advice and support to Mississippi's public libraries through direct consulting and continuing education. MLC is seeking a Library Consultant to give advice, guidance, and training to public libraries based on state and federal laws, best practices, and emerging trends. Training provided to libraries includes presenting workshops, training, and special events both in person and virtually. Routine travel (both day and overnight trips) in an agency vehicle is required. This position is expected to develop special projects and programs that contribute to the development of public library services and to maintain confidentiality when required.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent research, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; public speaking and presentation skills; ability to adapt to new situations; creativity; knowledge of public libraries.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. **Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Library Science, and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in public libraries. Preference may be given to those with managerial, administrative, or public speaking experience.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military LeaveIn a