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July 30, 2018 – Leonardtown, Md. – St. Mary’s County Library and Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs are pleased to announce the availability of digitized issues of the The Tester from 1943 through 1962. Also available are the NAS Patuxent River Command Histories from the 1940s and 1950s. The Navy plans to continue the digitization process and digitize the post-1962 editions of The Tester in the future. The Tester and Command Histories are currently available at all three St. Mary’s County Library locations on all public computers. They are not yet available online and must be viewed in the library.

St. Mary’s County Library is working with Creekside Digital to make the files available in the Library’s online Newspaper Archive. Once this process is complete, everything will be available to anyone with an internet connection.

Many early issues are missing, if you have access to any pre-1948 editions of The Tester, please contact Patrick Gordon, Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs at 301-757-3343 or email patrick.a.gordon@navy.mil.

“St. Mary’s County Library is excited to partner with NAS Patuxent River to make these important pieces of our community history available to the public. Now that the papers and histories are digitized and housed in three convenient Library locations, the information they contain will be much more accessible for researchers, historians, and interested individuals.” said Sara Stephenson, Virtual Services Coordinator for St. Mary’s County Library.

“NAS Patuxent River is thrilled with this partnership,” said Patrick Gordon, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer. “This truly is a win for Pax River, the St. Mary’s County Library system, and the community; it serves as a means of archiving a vital part of the base’s history while allowing even easier access of our base’s rich history to the public.”

POSITION: Circulation Assistant I, Part-time, 25 hours a week

CLOSING DATE: August 9, 2018

LOCATION: Lexington Park Library

START DATE: September 17, 2018

HOURS: Tuesdays 9-5; Wednesdays 12-8; Rotating Fridays and Saturdays 9-5; Sundays 1-5

SALARY: $14.99 per hour, enrollment in MD State Retirement System

REQUISITES:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Six (6) months or more of customer service experience.
• Basic knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Library policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of the library to the public.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of the principles and practices of the Circulation Department.
• Ability to learn to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office and retail equipment.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Excellent math and language skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good physical strength and stamina: Work requires physical effort in the handling of materials or boxes in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 90%+ of the time.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performs circulation desk procedures; such as, checking materials in and out, check hold lists, conduct financial transactions, answers the phone.
• Special projects as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:
See full job description and apply online now.

St. Mary’s County Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Law requires all applicants to show proof of identity and right to work in U.S.

July 25, 2018 – Leonardtown, Md. – The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall and St. Mary’s County Library are pleased to announce the opening of a Little Free Library at Chaptico Park on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the opening of the new Little Free Library.

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, leave a book” free book exchange. Anyone may take a book from the Little Free Library, or bring a book to leave for someone else to read. The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall has purchased a Little Free Library to serve the community in Chaptico. The blue and yellow Little Free Library will be conveniently located between the concession stand and the parking lot next to the playground.

St. Mary’s County Library will provide the initial books, and will continue to restock the Little Free Library when needed. Books will be available for a variety of ages from small children all the way up to adults. Anyone visiting Chaptico Park is welcome to read while at the park and take the book home. The purpose of a Free Library is to help get books into the hands of all individuals in our community, while also sharing good books and bringing our community together.

“We are excited about this new Little Free Library,” said St. Mary’s County Library Charlotte Hall Branch Manager Kathy Faubion. “Folks who come to enjoy the playground and the park will have ready access to good books either to enjoy there or take with them. This Little Free Library will promote reading for all ages and encourage everyone to find a great read.”

“The Little Free Library at Chaptico Park demonstrates Rotary’s commitment to community service,” said Toni Kruszka, Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall, past president. “We are excited to partner with St. Mary’s County Library and St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks on this project that will impact residents of all ages.”

About Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall: The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall values service above self. We are a diverse group of men and women who are devoted to assisting our community and beyond. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/charlottehallrotary or www.rotary.org.

July 17, 2018 – Leonardtown, Md. – MOMS Club of Mechanicsville and St. Mary’s County Library are pleased to announce the unveiling of a Little Free Pantry at the Charlotte Hall Library on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the opening of the new free pantry.

The public can find the Little Free Pantry, a small outdoor pantry supplying nonperishables and personal care items, at the edge of the parking lot at the Charlotte Hall Library, near the entrance to the Three Notch Trail. The MOMS Club coordinated with Luke Grant, a local Eagle Scout who purchased the materials through donations and funds he raised, and then built and painted the pantry. The MOMS Club will be stocking the pantry initially and fundraising and accepting donations to keep it stocked.

Community members who are able to donate are invited to leave household goods such as toilet paper, dish soap, feminine products, diapers, infant formula, or non-perishable food in the pantry. If someone is in need, they may take what they need from the pantry. The Little Free Pantry is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“The MOMS Club is partnered with the Library on this project because we want our kids to be involved in serving the community. We hope that the pantry is an outreach for those that would benefit from it and for it to be an outreach for any moms who need support,” said Kala Writt, current vice president of MOMS Club of Mechanicsville.

For more information on Little Free Pantries, go to www.littlefreepantry.org.

About MOMS Club: MOMS stands for “Moms Offering Moms Support.” MOMS Club® of Mechanicsville is a support group for stay-at-home or part-time working moms in the Mechanicsville MD area. We offer fun, safe activities for moms and their children. We meet during the day when moms need the most support. We believe that being a mother shouldn’t be isolating, so children are always welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Because we understand how busy moms are, we plan a wide variety of activities each month to give everyone a chance to take part. MOMS Club® of Mechanicsville is open to moms of infants to school-age children zoned for the following elementary schools in St. Mary’s County, MD: Dynard, Lettie Dent, Mechanicsville, Oakville, & White Marsh.

POSITION: Computer Services Assistant

CLOSING DATE: July 3, 2018

LOCATION: Works at all 3 libraries

START DATE: August 1, 2018

HOURS: Full-time, 35.5 hours per week

SALARY/BENEFITS: Grade 3, $33,228; Health Insurance; Life Insurance; Mandatory 7% MD State Pension Payroll Deduction; Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Days; Holidays; Credit Union Services; Direct Deposit; 457 Plans

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Directly supports the Computer Services Coordinator in overseeing information technology for the Library including, but not limited to, wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN), voicemail system, IT system security, public PCs, printing systems, WiFi, security camera support, data backup, and disaster recovery.
• Provides computer instruction and answers questions in a classroom setting and one-on-one.
• Performs regular maintenance on hardware, software, and networks.
• Performs diagnostics of hardware, software, networks and connectivity problems and takes corrective action to remedy problems.
• Responds to “on call” requests to resolve IT problems in evenings and on weekends.
• Trains staff on new computer and network operations and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Public Technology Assistants (PTA) in each branch on computer and network issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUISITES:

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years’ experience working directly with networked computers in a fast-paced, high-volume, constantly changing customer service environment, preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with LANs and WANs, preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience administering a company network, preferred.
• Minimum MCSA and CCNA if no experience administering a company network.
• Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software; including, but not limited to, recent Windows versions, recent Windows servers, Microsoft Office, the Internet, wireless technology, firewall technology.
• Knowledge of network technology and routing protocols.
• Ability to train staff and library customers on computer applications.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of Library policy and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good physical strength and stamina: Work requires physical effort in the handling of computer monitors and related equipment, or boxes up to 50 pounds.

HOW TO APPLY:
See full job description and apply online now.

St. Mary’s County Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Law requires all applicants to show proof of identity and right to work in U.S.

Summer Reading programs help kids maintain their reading skills through the summer and are great fun for all ages – from tiny babies to adults. This year’s theme is ‘Libraries ROCK!’ Babies, kids, teens and adults are all encouraged to participate starting on June 18 and finishing August 25. All programs are available online, through an easy-to-use app for mobile devices, or a paper option. All ages are welcome and can participate to earn prizes by completing fun reading activities. Completing the program will enter you to win amazing End-of-Summer drawings! Babies, kids and teens get to pick a free book when they sign up, and everyone can earn a free t-shirt (or a mug for adults) by completing the first challenge. Sign up at stmalib.beanstack.org today!