What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian II (Maryland Department) position at Enoch Pratt Free Library?
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
Salary: $57,396 to $69,757
Job Type: On-site Full-Time,
Benefits Included
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.
Please Attach Your Resume.
Salary : $57,396 - $69,757