Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Librarian III / Public Services Specialist III , Children’s Services
Location: Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
Posted: MLA
Salary: $77,329

Join our team as a Librarian III or Public Services Specialist III at the Oxon Hill Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library! We’re seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Services leader to manage reference and advisory services, library programs, and community outreach, creating a welcoming, engaging space that fosters learning and discovery for children ages 0-12.

As a Librarian III or Public Services Specialist III, you will: 

  • Oversee and evaluate branch staff performance, ensuring training and development needs are met.
  • Manage staff schedules. 
  • Serve as the person in charge, as needed, ensuring safety, resolving escalated customer concerns, and maintaining operational equipment.
  • Promote library services, events, and resources to the community.
  • Represent the library in outreach activities with schools, organizations, and agencies.
  • Ensure quality reference and reader’s advisory services.
  • Lead the planning and review of virtual and in-person programs.
  • Oversee the growth and maintenance of library collections.
  • Manage the circulation services desk as needed. 
  • Oversee the maintenance of library collections.
  • Perform other duties as needed. 

Qualifications: 

  • Librarian III: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program + a Maryland Professional Public Librarian certificate + 3 or more years of experience.
  • Public Services Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree + Maryland State Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) certificate + 5 years of library experience.
  • At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Must be able to earn 90 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every five years. 
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
  • Proficiency with library reference tools, databases, and technology.
  • Flexibility to substitute at other branches and participate in special projects.

Additional Information:

  • Submit your application through the link below by creating a new candidate profile. Visit our website at http://www.pgcmls.info.
  • The successful candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends.
  • After successful completion of a probationary period, telework may be authorized up to two (2) days per week.
  • We provide an outstanding benefits package, including paid time off (holidays, annual, personal, and sick leave), comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, professional development opportunities, and more.

If you’re passionate about libraries, leadership, and children’s services, APPLY TODAY!!!

Position: Librarian Children
Location: Harford County Public Library (Aberdeen)
Posted: ALA
Salary: $54,795-67,910

The Harford County Public Library offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Starting wage, depending on candidate qualifications, is between $54,795 and $67,910. This position is eligible for the following benefits: deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan, pension plan, medical, dental and vision plans, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, paid time off and more.

Position Summary: The Librarian performs professional librarian services including reference services, reader’s advisory, computer support, technical instruction, location of materials, and general customer service. Performs basic supervisory responsibilities for hourly staff. Plans and presents programming. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration.

Essential Duties: Performs services within a branch, including but not limited to:

  • Assessing, evaluating, and weeding assigned collections;
  • Reviewing, selecting, and ordering materials in print and non-print formats;
  • Analyzing and interpreting statistical and community information as part of the selection process;
  • Managing assigned selection budgets by following established finance procedures;
  • Interpreting censorship and freedom of access issues as pertains to selection of materials for library customers;
  • Keeping abreast of publishing trends for materials;
  • Writing and compiling bibliographies and booklists;
  • Preparing and compiling required reports and statistics;
  • Mentoring professional and paraprofessional staff, as assigned.
  • Assists the public in the use of library resources, including computer catalogs, indexes, computerized search systems, and the Internet:
    • Performs in-depth reference searches and performing readers’ advisory services;
    • Plans, assembles, and arranges displays of materials to support popular topics;
    • Conducts library tours and orientations;
    • Provides information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services to customers;
    • Plans and executes programs for children, teens, and adults; coordinates special programs such as summer readings, story times, or holiday programs;
    • Moderates a book club.
  • Develops training tools and conducts staff training;
    • Plans, directs, or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities;
    • Improves library leadership skills through attending special workshops, classes, discussion groups, etc.
    • Performs reference and materials management activities in all service areas (A, J, YA) on a limited basis, as well as circulation activities;
    • May supervise hourly staff (part-time hourly and substitute).

Supervision Functions:

  1. Supervises hourly reference staff, including reference substitutes, and other hourly staff or volunteers as assigned;
  2. Recruits, selects, trains, and schedules staff and volunteers;
  3. Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the library’s performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines;
  4. Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff;
  5. Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules;
  6. Interprets and implements system wide policies and procedures;
  7. Schedules and facilitates department/team meetings;
  8. Ensures staff receive and understand system and department communications via written or electronic format;
  9. May act as supervisor of team or work group and/or may supervise volunteers.

Standard Functions:

  1. Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested;
  2. Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives;
  3. Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise;
  4. Is dependable and punctual;
  5. Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service;
  6. Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Library’s Policies and Procedures Manual;
  7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Master of Library Science degree from an accredited ALA institution.
  2. State of Maryland Department of Education Professional Librarian Certification within six months of hire;
  3. Experience in library setting, preferably public library;
  4. Computer experience including reference databases and internet;
  5. Ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of reference and readers’ advisory services;
  2. Ability to anticipate customer needs and respond to a variety of situations involving the public;
  3. Ability to develop and implement programs for children’s, young adults and adult services;
  4. Broad knowledge of the local community to assess needs and plan well-received programs.
  5. Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval;
  6. Ability to operate and troubleshoot relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, current audio-visual equipment; and office machines;
  7. Organizational and planning skills;
  8. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
  9. Basic math skills;
  10. Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and patient with customers and staff;

Work Environment:

  1. Work requires occasional physical effort in handling of light materials, up to 30 pounds, in non-strenuous work environment. For example, set up and take down of tables, chairs or other equipment for meetings or events, pushing/pulling of library carts.
  2. Environment includes moderate noises (i.e. an office with conversations, photocopiers, and/or computer printers);
  3. Work also involves standing or walking up to 60% of the time.
  4. Requires sitting and use of computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.
  5. Observes safe work place practices with uncluttered workspace, including office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, proper lifting techniques and following fire regulations.
  6. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less;
  7. Precise hand-eye coordination with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.

Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Branch manager. May supervise other staff. May supervise volunteers.

Work Week: Work schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.