Position: Library Acquisitions Specialist
Location: Salisbury University Libraries
Salary: $40,487

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: The Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the acquisition of books (including e-books), audiovisual materials, and similar information resources. This includes all aspects of ordering from creating order records in the consortial catalog and contacting vendors to receiving the resources and preparing them to go to the cataloging or serials departments. It also includes tracking and solving problems with orders as well as making sure purchases are charged to the right budgets and invoices are approved and forwarded to the appropriate units.

Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any area. At least one year of library materials management experience, or business office experience handling invoices/billing. Ability to use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with an Integrated Library System such as Aleph. Attention to detail; ability to learn to use new technologies, integrated library systems, and processes; ability to work independently; excellent communication skills; knowledge of basic library operations and business procedures; flexibility. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, administrative, oral and written communication skills; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, be flexible and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, demonstrate initiative, project a professional image, and work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: More than one year of work experience.

Salary Range: This is a full-time, non-exempt, State position with a full benefits package. Starting hourly rate is $19.41, which is approximately $40,487.00 annually. After successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, there is a 2.5% pay increase for new hires or internal promotions.

Application Process: Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website Salisbury University Online Employment to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions. To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. All documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any documents via E-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Closing Date: Applications received by October 7, 2021 will be given full consideration

Position: Branch Manager, Miller Branch
Location: Howard County Library System
Salary: $71,173 – $124,803

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: Working under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer – Public Services, you are the dynamic leader of a team of extraordinary people who are the heart and soul of the Miller Branch. You guide them as they get to know our diverse community, provide an extraordinary customer experience, and make the magic happen behind the scenes. You are welcoming and create a sense of belonging and fun. You earn trust by supporting and developing your staff to be the best they can be. You create and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect for your staff. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to education that aids in the dismantling of unjust systems and creating a more equitable and just society for all people. As such, we work to ensure that this mission achieves our racial and social equity goals in all that we do. You value collaboration on all levels. You lead the creation, implementation, evaluation and overall execution of all Branch functions, performance/service plan to promote public education. You motivate staff to achieve HCLS’ seven internal pillars (Authentic Values, Strategic Vocabulary, Everyone a Leader, Winning Teamwork, Community Partnerships, The Power of Us, and Fiercely Loyal Customers). You develop and teach classes. You have a thorough understanding of, and ability to perform all Branch functions, filling in as needed. You oversee and participate in the Branch’s role in A+ Partners in Education.

Requirements: Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience); Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience managing a diverse staff; Minimum four years professional experience in a public library, bookstore or customer service setting; Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy; Demonstrated ability to motivate people, and to lead committees, and small and large groups; Team building talent; Tech savvy – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media; Current valid driver’s license; May be required to participate in LATI (Library Associate Training Institute).

Salary range: $71,173- $124,803 annually; Grade 15; Full-time; 37.5 hours per week; Monday – Saturday, days, evenings & weekends; outside hours required as emergencies occur; and a generous benefits package including 15 paid holidays and your birthday off.

Application Process: Apply from the Employment page, Howard County Library System.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Position: Customer Service Supervisor, Miller Branch
Location: Howard County Library System
Salary: $42,534 – $74,584

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: You lead a team of extraordinary people who are the heart of the Miller Branch. You guide them as they get to know our diverse community, provide extraordinary service, and make the magic happen behind the scenes. You are welcoming and create a sense of belonging and fun. You earn trust by supporting and developing your staff to be the best they can be. You create and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect for your staff. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to education that aids in the dismantling of unjust systems and creating a more equitable and just society for all people. As such, we work to ensure that this mission achieves our racial and social equity goals in all that we do. You look after the supply chain for library materials moving into and out of branch.

Effectively live the Seven Pillars of HCLS’ strategic plan (Authentic Values, Strategic Vocabulary, Everyone a Leader, Winning Teamwork, Community Partnerships, The Power of Us, and Fiercely Loyal Customers), motivating others to do so as well. Advance HCLS’ educational mission, effectively communicating our curriculum, which comprises Three Pillars (Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, Instructive & Enlightening Experiences)

Requirements: Four year college degree; Five years supervisory experience; Four years experience working with the public; Outstanding management and leadership skills; People skills – ability to work effectively with staff and customers of various races and ethnicities and enjoy it; Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, to develop new processes and procedures in response to changing customer expectations and system-wide goals; Displays diplomacy and political acumen in all situations; Demonstrated ability to motivate people, lead committees and large groups; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; Tech savvy – ability to use programs/processes such as the Internet, office applications, as well as other library related programs; Superior writing and public speaking ability; Knowledge of the community and current events; Current valid driver’s license;

Salary: Grade 8; Salary $ 42,534- $74,584 yearly plus a generous benefits package including 14 paid holidays and your birthday off. Full-time; 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Saturday, including two nights per week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays, and a maximum of two Sundays out of four; evenings and weekends required for HCLS signature events.

Application Process: Apply from the Employment page on the Howard County Library System website.
Please include a cover letter with application

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Position: Director of the Library
Location: St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Full vacancy announcement available on ALA Joblist.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Director of the Library. The Director provides strategic vision and leadership for the Library in support of the College’s public liberal arts mission. The College seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader with a deep commitment to the liberal arts and undergraduate education and a desire to actively participate in a supportive campus community. The successful candidate will have a record of academic and professional achievement that warrants tenure at a senior academic rank.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and vision for the Library;
• Lead 5 FTE librarians and 4 FTE staff and foster an organizational culture of collegiality;
• Promote information literacy throughout the undergraduate curriculum;
• Advocate on behalf of the Library;
• Provide direction for improving services and operations;
• Take an active role in faculty governance and other campus-wide service opportunities;
• Represent the College as a member of the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium and other resource sharing groups.

About the Library:

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Library provides an inviting environment, dedicated librarians and staff, and excellent collections that promote learning and scholarship. Focused on teaching and learning, the Library is committed to providing high-quality instruction and research assistance to all students, faculty, and staff. The Library houses a physical collection of over 125,000 items that support the curriculum of the College, and provides access to over 100 research databases and over 425,000 e-books and e-journals. The Archives hold unique materials documenting the history of the school and Southern Maryland. The College community has access to millions of additional books through the Library’s membership in the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium.

About St. Mary’s College of Maryland:

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland’s public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity. Applications must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/93970. Questions may be directed to Katherine Ryner at khryner@smcm.edu.

Review of applications will begin in November and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Required Qualifications:

• M.L.S. or equivalent Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program;
• Experience in leadership in academic libraries;
• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience advocating for libraries in an academic setting;
• Experience building effective working relationships, fostering a collegial working environment, and building consensus;
• Evidence of scholarly and/or professional achievement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in strategic planning;
• Experience with library facilities management;
• Experience promoting professional development and growth opportunities for employees.
• Any combination of acceptable education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.