Position: Librarian II, Assistant Branch Manager
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Salary: $50,013 – $60,785

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: The Pratt Library is accepting applications for a Librarian II, Assistant Branch Manager, for the Neighborhood Library Services Division. Under the direction of the Branch Manager, plans, administers, and supervises the delivery of library services in an active urban library branch located in Baltimore. The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring department/division. Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the branch in the absence of the Librarian Supervisor; is responsible for outreach to a vibrant and diverse community. Assists in the training of staff in library policies and procedures; advises and aids customers in the selection and use of books, materials, technical services of the library; provides reference and technical assistance to the public; promotes library programs and series to the community; oversees the planning of both youth and adult programs. Keeps abreast of current developments in the library field, national and local news, and of public demands and interests. Attends professional and general staff meetings, serves on staff and professional committees. A good opportunity for a community oriented librarian who deals well with a wide variety of adults, as well and children and teens.

Requirements: A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). Incumbent should possess a minimum of three (3) years of successful library experience in an urban public library setting. Maryland Certification in Library Science. Administrative or supervisory experience highly preferred.

Position: Librarian II, Children’s Services
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Salary: $50,013 – $$60,785

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: The Pratt Library is looking for an energetic and creative Librarian II, Children’s Services, for the Neighborhood Library Services Division. Under the direction of the Branch Manager and in consultation with the Coordinator of Children’s Services, the Librarian II will administer services to children and young adults. The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring department/division. Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the children’s department, interprets policy relative to the provision of library service to children. Trains, develops, supervises, and evaluates children’s librarians assigned to the location. Assist with the training of new children’s services staff for the library. Oversees programs for children in providing system-wide children’s programs. Promotes library services to area schools, organizations, and community groups. Advises and aids customers in the selection and use of children’s books, children’s materials and databases at the branch location. In consultation with Collection Management, monitors and maintains the materials collection for children. Keeps abreast of current development in children’s services as well as public demands and interests. Attends professional and general meetings; serves on staff and professional committees; chairs committees of professional librarians in support of children’s programs; assists the Branch Manager in the management of financial and programming support from donors.

Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). Maryland Certification in Library Science. Minimum of three years of successful library experience, including experience in children’s services as well as some supervisory experience. Knowledge of children’s literature, an awareness of child development and related “best practices” in the provision of library services to children. Ability to provide effective leadership and supervision for staff; skill in human services; ability to make long-range plans; understanding of library/community relationships; and an ability to interpret and promote them to organized and informal groups. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.