Employment Opportunity Announcement

How is our Library System different than other libraries? We offer a comprehensive benefit package to all salaried staff - even part-time workers (20 and 30 hours a week). There's a real opportunity for advancement. And we offer exceptional training opportunities for staff throughout their entire career with the Library.

Attend our Job Fair and learn about our opportunities for entry-level Librarians!

Friday, August 29, 2008

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Surratts-Clinton Branch Library

Meeting Room

9400 Piscataway Road

Clinton, MD 20735

Unable to attend our Job Fair? Contact us for an Employment Application at: Voice 301-699-3500 x 229; TTY 301-808-2061; or email HumanResources@pgcmls.info.

Position Title: Librarian I (eligibility list effective for six months)

Location: Various Locations throughout the Library System in Prince George's County, Maryland

Hours: Full (40 hours/week) and Part-time (20 and 30 hours/week). All schedules include a combination of daytime, evening and Saturday hours.

Salary:

40 hours - $39,370

30 hours - $29,527

20 hours - $19,684

If you are within a semester of finishing your Master's Degree in Library Science you may still be considered for a librarian position!

Closing Date for Applications: Library Employment Applications, resumes and cover letters must be received in Human Resources by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2008.

Examples of Duties: Promotes Library services and collection usage; provides reference and readers' advisory services; plans, conducts and evaluates programs, story hours, book talks and networking activities with schools, community agencies and groups. Develops and maintains the materials collection in assigned subject areas to meet community information and recreational needs; reads and reviews print and non-print materials; identifies replacement needs; recommends repair or discard of books or other Library materials; processes gift books; serves on selection and/or replacement committees; selects, orders and maintains materials for the pamphlet file; plans and arranges for displays and exhibits; compiles bibliographies; maintains files and indexes. Trains and supervises Library volunteers. Attends workshops and meetings and serves on committees as requested or assigned. May work in various departments or branches other than where regularly scheduled. Performs other duties or responsibilities that are related to the position.

Qualifications/Requirements: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program or, for current Library Associates, possession of a Bachelor's Degree and 24 credit hours completed toward a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program. Knowledge of library resources, services, techniques, policies and procedures. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications and in dealing tactfully and efficiently with a diverse public and staff. Work involves extensive standing, reaching, stooping, bending and moving objects and the use of a telephone and computer.

Necessary Special Requirement: Certification as Professional Public Librarian in the State of Maryland within 90 days of hire.

Union Status: Unit One

Refer to our main Employment Opportunity Announcement page for more information on applying for salaried positions.