Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Head of Circulation Services
Location: Washington County Free Library
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $28.29/hr

Responsibilities: The Washington County Free Library (WCFL) seeks an organized and flexible librarian who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong management skills to the position, along with a willingness to embrace change, innovation, continuous learning, and proactive customer service. The position is based at the Fletcher Branch of the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown; it may require travel to other branches.

This position supervises and administers the Circulation Services Department at the Fletcher Branch and also sets circulation processes and procedures at a system-wide level; work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative. A commitment to public service to diverse communities is required, along with strong administrative and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must also have an understanding of an urban public library’s needs and priorities, particularly in respect to the duties and responsibilities of a busy Circulation Department, and a willingness to work collaboratively with other departments.

Located in Western Maryland, in the tri-state area where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet, WCFL is a rapidly developing system dedicated to building a strong and vibrant community. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, learn, and transform, WCFL connects people to ideas and resources and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program and experience in professional library work specific to Circulation Services, including supervisory and management experience.
  • A valid driver’s license and a willingness and ability to travel within Washington County as needed.
  • Must be eligible for Maryland Public Librarian Certification.
  • Experience as a passport agent preferred.

Application Process: Email completed employment application and resume to Admhr@washcolibrary.org. Application can be downloaded at https://www.washcolibrary.org/.

Closing Date: Position open until filled; first consideration will be given to applications received by close of business on January 10, 2025.

Position: Library Operations Manager
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $79,507-103,275

Vacancy Number: R0010447

Responsibilities: The Enoch Pratt Library has an opening for a Program Operations Manager. Under the supervision of the Chief of Programs, the Program Operations Manager will support system-wide and branch library programs, projects, and initiatives, with an emphasis on project and process management and staff training. The Program Operations Manager has a wide range of duties, including:

  • Hires, supervises, monitors, and evaluates direct reports: Program Operations Coordinator, Special Projects Coordinator, and Programs Office Associate.
  • Maintains and updates program policy and procedural documents and regularly updates the Programs department’s page on the staff intranet.
  • Supports major system-wide programs and initiatives (Summer Break Baltimore, Imagination Celebration, Read to Reef Book Club, etc.) through the operationalization of processes, procedures, deadlines, reporting, and staff assignments. Utilizes Trello to track the progress of these programs and initiatives.
  • Updates and maintains the database of program presenters and vendors, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records to streamline program coordination and planning system-wide.
  • Oversees the tracking of age-level programming expenditures and supplies. Updates branch budget documents regularly, outlining expenditures and available funds per branch.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of new programming staff and implements ongoing training and professional development sessions for staff related to the functions of the department.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
    • Three years of experience with project management and developing and facilitating staff training programs for library systems.
    • Experience using Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
    • Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Proven experience and success using library and project management software/applications including: Beanstack, BLUEcloud Analytics, Localist, Orangeboy, Tableau, and Trello.
    • Bilingual skills are highly desired.

Application Process: See the full description and apply online. Closing Date: 3/10/2025