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Head of Library Development & Public Library Coordinator

Head of Library Development

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Valarie Kingsland
Contact:
907-465-6611

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

Feel free to call or email anytime!

Please leave a message and I'll respond as soon as possible. 

What I Do

  • Head of Library Development:
    • Manage operations of the Library Development unit, which provides professional development, funding, and projects that help local libraries provide better services to their communities.
    • Develop programs for statewide services.
    • Administer/manage the State Library and Federal LSTA grant programs.
    • Coordinate statewide library training and development initiatives.
    • Provide statewide consulting services for libraries of all kinds.
    • Represent State Library in state and national capacities (GACL, AHEN, AkLA, ALN, COSLA).

 

  • Public Library Coordinator: 
    • Provide consulting services on the establishment and administration of public libraries.
    • Promote staff development and continuing education. 
    • Inform libraries of new resources and training opportunities.
    • Develop online reference resources for public librarians.

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