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POSITION: Library Assistant I, Part-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on December 12, 2021

LOCATION: Leonardtown Library

HOURS: 21 hours per week, weekdays, evenings, and rotating Saturdays

SALARY: Grade 1, $15.44 per hour

BENEFITS: 7% mandatory State Pension contribution; 42 hours paid time off; Direct deposit; AFLAC; 457 plans; Credit Union

REQUISITES:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Six (6) months or more of customer service experience.
• Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to learn to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performs circulation procedures, such as checking materials in and out, checking hold lists, conducting financial transactions, answering the phone.
• Greets customers and provides directions or refers them to appropriate staff members if needed.
• Spends time on the Library floor assisting customers at their point of need, merchandising, and monitoring the Library to maintain a safe space.
• Assists customers with basic information and reader’s advisory questions; basic computer, eBook, email, and internet questions; self-checkout machine, copier, fax machine, and printer; use of library resources and databases; information on library activities, facilities, and services.
• 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.

POSITION: Library Assistant I, Part-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2021

LOCATION: Charlotte Hall Library

HOURS: 21 hours per week, weekdays including an evening shift, and rotating Saturdays

SALARY: Grade 1, $15.44 per hour

BENEFITS: 7% mandatory State Pension contribution; 42 hours paid time off; Direct deposit; AFLAC; 457 plans; Credit Union

REQUISITES:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Six (6) months or more of customer service experience.
• Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to learn to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performs circulation procedures, such as checking materials in and out, checking hold lists, conducting financial transactions, answering the phone.
• Greets customers and provides directions or refers them to appropriate staff members if needed.
• Spends time on the Library floor assisting customers at their point of need, merchandising, and monitoring the Library to maintain a safe space.
• Assists customers with basic information and reader’s advisory questions; basic computer, eBook, email, and internet questions; self-checkout machine, copier, fax machine, and printer; use of library resources and databases; information on library activities, facilities, and services.
• 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.

Join the Board of Library Trustees

The St. Mary’s County Board of Library Trustees has two vacancies for the term January 2022 – December 2027. The five-year term is unpaid, but successful candidates will help guide library policy and learn about library procedures in-depth. A once-a-month morning meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m. is required. Meetings are televised and shown on YouTube. Vist the St. Mary’s County Government website to submit your application. Deadline to apply is November 4 at 5 p.m. Select candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will take place November 8 – 19. The names of three candidates per position will be forwarded to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County for their final selection. This is a great opportunity for volunteers wishing to help the Library grow and thrive.

POSITION: Librarian I – Teen Services, Full-Time

JOB CLOSES: 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2021

LOCATION: Lexington Park Library

HOURS: 35.5 hours per week, including days, 1-2 evenings, rotating Saturdays

SALARY: Grade 4, $37,289.20 per year

BENEFITS: 7% Mandatory Pension Contribution; Health, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance; Vacation, Personal & Sick leave; 457 Plan; Aflac Insurance; Credit Union Membership;

REQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years or more of customer service experience or equivalent training, education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• General interest in reading and literature, and an awareness of trends in popular culture as well as current news events as they relate to customer interests and needs.
• Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• This position will serve as teen services librarian within the youth services department and will focus on teen collection maintenance, teen programming, and teen outreach as well as children’s programming.<.li>
• Assists customers in finding answers to a broad range of questions using Library resources and databases.
• Guides customers in selecting appropriate materials for reading/viewing/listening.
• Assists customers with technology-related questions and issues.
• Plans and presents Library-related programs, events, classes, and tours.
• Participates in the Library Associate Training Institute or attends Library and Information Science classes.
• Performs other duties and participates in 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.

POSITION: Page, Part-time, 12 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on September 30

LOCATION: Leonardtown Library

SALARY: $11.87 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday & Wednesday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Every Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sorts and shelves Library materials and maintains shelf order
• Restocks displays and straightens shelves
• Pulls damaged and worn materials from shelves
• Greets customers and provides directions or refers them to appropriate staff members for customer service

REQUISITES:

• Some high school education. Must be 16 years old or older.
• Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand
• Work requires light 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 75% + of the time.
• Work permit is required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland.

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.

POSITION: Security Associate I, Part-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on October 8, 2021

LOCATION: Lexington Park Library

HOURS: 18 hours per week, Monday, 9 – 5; Wednesday, 12 – 8; every third Saturday, 9 – 5; Sundays, 1 – 5 beginning in January 2022

SALARY: Grade 1, $14.45 per hour

BENEFITS: 7% mandatory State Pension contribution; 36 hours paid time off; Direct deposit; AFLAC; 457 plans; Credit Union

REQUISITES:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One or more years of security related experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn St. Mary’s County Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audio-visual equipment, and office machines.
• Ability to learn security camera software specific to the Library
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills with emphasis on personal responsibility and willingness to deal with issues at hand.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Greets and welcomes customers and provides directions and/or refers them to appropriate staff members
• Monitors customer behavior and enforces Library rules
• Assists staff and customers in situations relating to safety and security
• Writes security reports
• Functions as liaison to police and court system

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.