Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Librarian II (Maryland Department)
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $57,396-69,757

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Librarian II for our Central Library location’s Maryland Department. The Librarian II provides customer service, assists with managing the department’s historic collection, and assists in planning, manages public programs, and trains library staff related to the Maryland Department. The position is under the supervision of the SLRC Manager and in conjunction with the Deputy Chief of the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) and the Chief of the State Library Resource Center, This position will require work on evenings and weekends.

Department: State Library Resource Center
Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Summary of Duties:

  • In consultation with the Department Manager is involved with planning and implementation of department objectives, and long-term goal setting and problem-solving, which includes the completion of appropriate Annual Plan initiatives. Participates and responds to the SLRC and the Enoch Pratt Free Library Strategic Planning process.
  • Develops, plans and presents programs related to department subject matter for public and county libraries throughout the state, both online and in person.
  • Trains staff and volunteers, at the Pratt and from other Maryland county libraries. Participates in SLRC Conferences at the department and Library level.
  • Contributes to the exploration of new technologies and their incorporation into library best practices.
  • Performs reference work at public service desk in department, at other service points throughout the Central Library, on telephone and via email. Provides bibliographic instruction to staff and the public. Advises library customers on specialized sources, subjects and collections.
  • Maintains state and local government documents collection, and legal resources. Assists with maintaining the department’s collections of materials, including rare books, photographs, maps, ephemera, and other items related to Maryland.
  • Provides class visit orientations, as well as Maryland History Day programming and judging.
  • Takes part in library staff and professional meetings. Participates in committee work; represents the department at various meetings within and outside the Library.
  • Interprets library policy for staff and public.
  • Assumes responsibility for management of the Maryland Department in the absence of SLRC Manager.
  • Works in concert with the Department manager, library administrative staff and the Chief of the State Library Resource Center .
  • Follows mission of the library and our diversity, equity, and inclusion statements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
  • Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.
  • Two years of demonstrated successful and increasingly responsible planning, programming and collection management experience in an urban public library.
  • Experience with automated systems, including databases, Internet and social media, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google suite.
  • Ability to travel independently to other parts of the state for programming.
  • 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:

  • Background in local and regional events and history.
  • Experience working with historic materials and archival practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with detailed work routines.
  • Public speaking skills required.
  • This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Position: Librarian I or Library Specialist – Adult Services
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $49,977-85,560

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 will provide direct library service for all customers, in a friendly, creative and dynamic Adult Services Department. Assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL’s strategic plan and is involved in a wide range of library activities and operations. Supervision is received from the Assistant Branch Administrator or Branch Administrator. 

QUALIFICATIONS & 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 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 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

Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm EST February 3, 2025.