[Libs-Or] Regional Consultants for Oregon Library Continuing Education Project

[Donna Reed]

Application deadline:  March 2, 2010 for best consideration.



Portland Community College (PCC) Library is accepting letters of interest for up to five Regional Consultants for an LSTA-funded project.  These are limited-duration contractual positions paid on an hourly basis at $25.00 per hour.  The project will last from March-July, 2010 and the assignments will average several hours per week. The estimated number of hours will range from 100 to 300 per consultant.  The allocated hours will vary depending on the research strategy which is currently under development.



The purpose of the project is to evaluate library-related continuing education (CE) needs for the entire state of Oregon and to propose a sustainable model to support this activity.  The Regional Consultants (from Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Coastal Oregon, and the Willamette Valley) will be involved in conducting a statewide needs assessment, designing a CE model for Oregon, and preparing a business plan for a future CE program.



The Regional Consultants will work under the direction of the project’s Consulting Coordinator with support from the PCC Library Director.  They will gather data from library stakeholders in Eastern, Central, Southern, and Coastal Oregon and the Willamette Valley, including Portland.



The desired specifications include:

·         Knowledge of the specific regional library community (Eastern, Central, Southern, Coastal, and Willamette Valley/Portland)

·         Proven ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team.

·          Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to accurately gather data and conduct research.

·         Experience leading focus groups, analyzing surveys, and other forms of information-gathering  and analysis

·         Proven interest in library continuing education and the range of methods for delivering it



More details about this LSTA grant funded project are available upon request from Roberta Richards at rrichard at pcc.edu



To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references by mail or email to Donna Reed at the address below.   In your letter of interest please specify your region or regions of interest and address each of the desired qualifications state above.



Apply to:

Donna Reed
donna.reed at pcc.edu
PCC Library 202
PO Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280
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