Position: Library Associate – Children’s Services
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries, C. Burr Artz Public Library
Salary: $19.59 hourly

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries. We are seeking a creative, energetic, para-professional committed to serving the public. Located in WestCentral Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and transform, FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth. This para-professional position provides comprehensive library services for all patrons, with special emphasis on children’s services and programs, and is involved in a wide range of library activities and operations. Supervision is received from the Children’s Services Supervisor or Branch Administrator. Frederick County Government recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants, and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university; Minimum 6 months work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade;(internships may be considered) Minimum 1 year of customer service work experience in retail, education or any other high traffic customer service setting.

Salary Range: Salary: $19.59 hourly. Non-Exempt, full time; 40 hours per week, varied days and hours during FCPL regular operating schedule; full benefits; subject to system-wide reassignment.

Application Process: For complete job description and to apply go to www.frederickcountymd.gov

Position: Librarian I or Library Specialist – Children’s Services
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries, Walkersville Branch Library
Salary: $46,664 – $49,930

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Responsibilities: Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries. We are seeking a creative, energetic professional, committed to serving the public. Located in West-Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and transform, FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth. This professional position assures that all customers (emphasis on children’s services and programs) are involved in a wide range of library activities and operations. Assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL’s strategic plan. Supervision is received by the Children’s Services Supervisor, Assistant Branch Administrator or Branch Administrator. Frederick County Government recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants, and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today

Requirements: EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARIAN I – Master of Library Science degree (ALA accredited program); may consider candidates who will obtain the MLS within 6 months of hire; Minimum 1 year of work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered); Minimum 1 year of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting; Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire with MLS – current certification must then be maintained.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST – Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university; Minimum 6 months recent (within last 5 years) library work experience; Minimum 1 year of work experience with children aged birth to 5th grade (internship may be considered); Minimum 2 years of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting; Library Associate certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 2 years after hire, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable.

Salary Range: Librarian I salary = $49,930.00; Library Specialist salary = $46,664.00 NOTE: Above base salary pay will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be determined upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Application Process: Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm May 30, 2023. For complete job description and to apply go to: www.frederickcountymd.gov