CLOSING DATE:  April 14, 2022

This recruitment is for part-time Librarian I positions.  All part-time Librarian I positions will include day, evening, and weekend hours.

Join us to begin your next great adventure!  We are offering an exciting opportunity for you to join Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) on our journey to transform and provide excellent library services for the residents of Montgomery County.　

We are seeking highly motivated part-time librarians to join our team!  MCPL looks for welcoming, responsive team players who are knowledgeable about materials and resources, enjoy customer service, are eager to learn, and are fearless and unafraid to change as libraries evolve.　

If you excel in the areas of communication, customer service, programming, and collection development, and want to work in an innovative environment… this is the job for you!　

Who we are:

• We serve a diverse population of residents and communities from 20 physical branches. Our award-winning Outreach team strives to meet our customers where they are
• We have a strong virtual presence – on our website, in social media and through virtual programming
• Our information staff is assigned specialties - Children’s, Adult and Teen for programming and collection responsibilities
• We love to leverage the tried and true by experimenting with new things - like an open-source ILS
• At Montgomery County Public Libraries, we embrace and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect for your coworkers and customers. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, we are committed to service that aids in creating a more equitable and just society for all people

Who you are:　

• A holder of a MLS, MLIS or similar American Library Association accredited degree - or within 3-6 months of graduation
• You delight in providing exemplary service to our customer
• You communicate clearly across a variety of mediums and thrive in a collaborative environment
• You are comfortable presenting to crowd
• You are a curious problem solver; always seeking a better way to deliver service
• You are an empathetic listener who enjoys understanding the needs of our customers
• You readily grasp new technologies and platforms　

How you will contribute:　

The Librarian I at MCPL provides reference, readers advisory, and general assistance in support of the mission, vision, and values of Montgomery County Public Libraries.　　

Under supervision, the Librarian I

• provides professional librarian assistance in person and by telephone or chat to adults, teens, and children in locating print and electronic information resources, books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources
• plans and presents programs for specific ages
• assists in weeding and merchandising materials in the branch collection
• recommends titles for purchase or replacement
• provides one-to-one computer instruction and assistance as needed
• participates in system committees and workgroups

Additional Employment Information:

Candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply!  We offer a friendly, collaborative work environment and the generous Montgomery County, Maryland benefits package.  Salary posted below is for full-time positions.  The part-time hourly pay rate is (deleted).

The minimum qualifications of all applicants are reviewed irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific recruitment. 

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Education: Master's degree in library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

Applicants working toward the master’s degree will be considered. Candidates will need to present an official transcript showing the degree has been earned before their first day of appointment.　　　

Experience:  None.　　

Equivalency:  None.　

Licensure:  Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education (contact hours) to sustain State licensing requirements for this position.　

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas

1. Providing direct service to customers.
2. Programming virtually and/or in-person for a wide range of audiences that might include children, teens, adults, seniors, and the disability community.
3. Providing formal or informal readers advisory.
4. Familiarity with integrated library systems, online databases, and other electronic resources to locate material, place holds, search indices.
5. Demonstrating and providing formal or informal instruction in the use of technology that might include software, apps, tablets, and ereaders.