Job closes 11:59 PM on November 16, 2023
POSITION: Librarian I, Full-time
LOCATION: Leonardtown Library
HOURS: 35 hours per week; four days per week 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., one day per week 12 - 8 p.m., rotating Saturdays
SALARY: Grade 4, Step 1: $44,644.60/year OR Grade 5, Step 1: $49,140.00 with MLIS
BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick, & Personal Days off; Mandatory State Retirement Plan; Life & LTD Insurance; Optional: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; 457 Plan, Credit Union, Aflac
START DATE: December 4, 2023
REQUISITES:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years or more of customer service experience or equivalent training, education and/or experience
- Must complete the Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) from the Maryland State Library or 9 hours of formal academic course work in library science within two years of hire.
- Knowledge of current and emerging technologies
- General interest in reading and literature, and an awareness of trends in popular culture as well as current news events as they relate to customer interests and needs
- Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens
- Ability to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Provides friendly, high quality customer service to Library customers under the direction of the Assistant Branch Manager, Information Services or Assistant Branch Manager, Youth Services. Performs a variety of information, reader’s advisory, collection, programming, and outreach duties.
- Assists customers in finding answers to a broad range of questions using Library resources and databases
- Guides customers in selecting appropriate materials for reading/viewing/listening
- Assists customers with technology-related questions and issues
- Plans and presents Library-related programs, events, classes, and tours
- Assists with book/audio/visual processing and cataloging of new and existing materials
- Participates in the Library Associate Training Institute or attends Library and Information Science classes
- Performs other duties and participates in special projects, as assigned
HOW TO APPLY:
St. Mary’s County Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Law requires all applicants to show proof of identity and right to work in U.S.
