Librarian I (Adult-Teen Services- Full-Time), Grade 21
About The Position
The Librarian I at MCPL provides reference, readers advisory, programming, and general assistance in support of the mission, vision, and values of Montgomery County Public Libraries. Under supervision, the Librarian I will promote and support MCPL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values with staff and customers. Center the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work. Provide professional librarian assistance in person and by telephone or email to Adults and Teens for locating print and electronic information resources, books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources. Plan and present programs for specific ages. Assist in weeding and merchandising materials in the branch collection. Perform outreach to the community and outside agencies. Provide one-on-one computer instruction and assistance as needed. Participate in committees, workgroups for projects, and initiatives for the library system. This recruitment will generate a 6-month eligible list to fill current and future vacancies for the Librarian I positions at all branch locations within MCPL.
Requirements
- Master's degree in library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
- None (experience)
- Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to sustain licensing.
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in public service.
- Value building collaborative relationships with community members and organizations, as well as colleagues across MCPL.
- Communicate clearly across a variety of mediums and thrive in a collaborative environment.
- Be comfortable presenting to crowd.
- Be an empathetic listener who enjoys understanding the needs of our customers.
- Provide exemplary service to all library customers.
- Value problem solving and strategizing solutions.
- Create and organize procedures, workflows, and processes that support daily performance of a library.
- Steer collaborative efforts within a team and through partnerships.
- Readily grasp new technologies and platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience leading diverse teams.
- Emphasis on developing and motivating staff by creating a culture of open communication, coaching and/or supervising personnel, including providing input to or creating performance evaluations and staff schedules.
- Experience leading meetings, creating agendas, and/or developing training materials.
- Providing customer service and resolving complex customer service issues in a library setting; being person in charge in absence of a manager or supervisor.
- Technology skills to include knowledge of Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, MS Office software and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
- Providing direct service to customers.
- Programming for a wide range of audiences that might include teens, adults, older adults and the disability community.
- Providing formal or informal readers advisory.
- Familiarity with integrated library systems, online databases, and other electronic resources to locate material, place holds, search indices.
- Demonstrating and providing formal or informal instruction in the use of technology that might include software, apps, tablets, and eReaders.
Responsibilities
- Promote and support MCPL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values with staff and customers.
- Center the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work.
- Provide professional librarian assistance in person and by telephone or email to Adults and Teens for locating print and electronic information resources, books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources.
- Plan and present programs for specific ages.
- Assist in weeding and merchandising materials in the branch collection.
- Perform outreach to the community and outside agencies.
- Provide one-on-one computer instruction and assistance as needed.
- Participate in committees, workgroups for projects, and initiatives for the library system.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multi-lingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
