CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

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

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking a highly motivated, community-oriented and collaborative Public Services Librarians to provide excellent customer service and equalize opportunity for Montgomery County residents.

MCPL Librarians perform a variety of professional programs and services reflective of, and responsive to, community needs and assets. Librarians develop and deliver inclusive and equitable, community-led programs and services. These positions represent MCPL within the community, building collaborative relationships, programs, and services in partnership with community members and organizations. Librarians also help to manage MCPL materials to meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the community. These positions provide customers with basic technological and in-depth informational assistance.

• You communicate clearly across a variety of mediums and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• You are comfortable presenting to crowd.
• You are an empathetic listener who enjoys understanding the needs of our customers.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multilingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.　

About Montgomery County Library System:

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. To support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers.

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county.  A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers.　

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.　

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides 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.

Successful Candidates will (be):

• 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.
• A holder of an MLS, MLIS or similar American Library Association accredited degree - or within 3-6 months of graduation
• 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 grasps new technologies and platforms.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

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 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 chat to adults, teens, and children in 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.
• recommend titles for purchase or replacement.
• provide one-to-one computer instruction and assistance as needed.
• participate on committees, and workgroups for projects, and initiatives for the library system.

All Librarian I positions will include day, evening, and weekend hours.

Education: Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information 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 that has been earned before their first day of appointment.　　　

Experience: None

Licensure: Employees will be responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (Contact Hours) to sustain State licensure requirements for this position.

Equivalency:  No equivalency applies.　

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.