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POSITION: Library Assistant I, Part-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on November 24, 2020

LOCATION: Charlotte Hall Library

HOURS: 21 hours per week

SALARY: Grade 1, $15.29 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: Assistant Branch Manager I – Information Services, Full-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on November 18

LOCATION: Leonardtown Library

HOURS: Monday-Friday, rotating Saturdays

SALARY: Grade 6, $44,262 per year

BENEFITS: Health, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance; State Pension with 7% contribution; Annual, Sick and Personal leave; Holidays; Credit Union, Direct Deposit, 457 Plan

REQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Library Associate Certification from the Maryland State Library (achieved within two years of hire).
• Five years or more of library customer service experience or equivalent training, education and/or experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Supervisory methods, including work delegation, scheduling, evaluating performance and maintaining morale.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to effectively and positively resolve customer complaints, mediate disputes and exercise diplomacy.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audiovisual equipment, and office machines.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with emphasis on team building, conflict management and resolution, mentorship, empathy and emotional intelligence, and support and empowerment of staff.
• 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:

• Supervises the daily operations of information services including scheduling staff
• Provides guidance for staff in resolving complex customer interactions
• Takes a leadership role in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Library
• Assists customers in finding answers to a broad range of questions using Library resources and databases
• Assists customers with technology-related questions and issues
• Plans and presents Library-related programs, events, classes and tours
• 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: Branch Manager II – Full-Time

CLOSING DATE: 11:59 p.m. on November 25

LOCATION: Leonardtown Library

SALARY: Grade 10, $61,415 per year

BENEFITS: 33 Annual; 15 Sick; 3 Personal Leave days/year; 12 Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays; 7% required State Pension Contribution; 457B; Flexible Spending; Health, Vision, RX, Dental, Life & LTD Insurance

REQUISITES:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or commensurate degree and experience.
• Library Associate Training Institute Certification from Maryland State Library or Maryland Professional Public Librarian Certification obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Five years or more of library customer service experience or equivalent training, education and/or experience. Three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Awareness of trends in public libraries as well as current news events as they relate to customer interests and needs
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, including work delegation, scheduling, evaluating performance and maintaining morale.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, Library trustees, local government elected and appointed officials, community leaders, vendors, and citizens.
• Ability to effectively and positively resolve customer complaints, mediate disputes and exercise diplomacy.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems (including hardware and software), current audiovisual equipment, and office machines.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with emphasis on team building, conflict management and resolution, mentorship, empathy and emotional intelligence, and support and empowerment of staff.
• 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:

• Supervises the daily operations of branch services including scheduling staff
• Oversees Customer Service, Information Service, and Youth Service departments, including programming, outreach, collection management, and community development and partnerships
• Manages the facility ensuring the building and grounds are in good, safe condition
• Manages budgets, including part-time staffing, petty cash, materials collection, and furniture and equipment
• Provides guidance for staff in resolving complex customer interactions
• Takes a leadership role in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Library
• Other duties and 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: Librarian I – Children’s Services, Two positions: Part-Time 21 hours/week; Full-Time 35.5 hours/week

JOB CLOSES: 11:59 p.m. on November 4, 2020

LOCATION: Lexington Park Library

HOURS: Both positions include days, 1-2 evenings, rotating Saturdays, and Sundays depending on branch needs

SALARY: Grade 4, Part Time: $20.00 per hour; Full Time: $36,916 per year

BENEFITS: Both Positions: State Retirement 7% Contribution, AFLAC, 457B Plan; Part Time Position: 42 hours PTO; Full Time Position: Health, Life, LTD Insurance, 15 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days

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.
• Experience with mentoring, teaching, partnerships, outreach, building relationships with youth, and/or youth and community engagement are preferred.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• 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.

October 19, 2020 – Leonardtown, Md. – St. Mary’s County Library is pleased to announce the launch of a mobile app available now for Android and iOS. The St. Mary’s County Library app allows customers to search the collection, place holds, and manage their Library account from their mobile device.

The app also includes a self-checkout function. Customers inside the Library can use their own mobile device to check out materials as they browse. This feature is not only convenient, it also decreases touch points within the Library for customers who wish to avoid the self-checkout machines or staff interactions due to COVID-19 concerns.

Features of the St. Mary’s County Library app include:

• The ability to save your Library card in the app so you don’t need to bring your physical card to the Library.
• A searchable collection, with the ability to place holds and manage “My Account”
• Physical and digital titles available in searches and “My Account”
• Nearest libraries feature – find directions and contact information for the nearest Library
• Self-checkout of materials
• Learn about upcoming events at the Library
• Scan an ISBN barcode to see if the Library has a copy of an item

Sara Stephenson, Virtual Services Coordinator, said “We are excited to launch the app as a way for our customers to take the Library on the go. Almost one quarter of visits to the Library’s website in the last year were from a mobile device. We want to provide Library services in ways that are accessible for our customers, and this app is another step toward that goal.”

The app was funded through the CARES initiative from the State of Maryland.

Please call or visit any Library location for assistance downloading the app or with any questions about its use and features.

August 28, 2020 – Leonardtown, Md. – In an effort to support St. Mary’s County students and other residents without high-speed internet access, St. Mary’s County Library is pleased to announce the extension of the reach of free WiFi at our locations to include the entirety of Library parking lots.

WiFi is accessible outside of all Library buildings 24 hours a day/7 days a week. WiFi is also available inside our buildings during our open hours, Monday – Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday – Saturday, 12 p.m. (noon) to 5 p.m. To access the WiFi, simply select LibraryFreeWiFi in your device’s wireless network list.

WiFi users are reminded to observe appropriate social distancing while in parking lots or at tables or benches in front of the buildings, maintaining at least 6 feet from other users at all times.

Check Out a Mobile Hotspot
In addition to extending the WiFi reach at our locations, we have increased the number of mobile hotspots that are available for checkout. Hotspots on two networks (Verizon and Sprint) are available for 14-day checkout periods. Hotspots will work in areas that are covered by the device’s network.

For more information or to place a hold on a hotspot, visit www.stmalib.org and click on ‘Check Out a Hotspot’ under ‘Read, Listen, Watch.’

Sara Stephenson, Virtual Services Coordinator, said “We recognize that there are many students and other county residents who do not have reliable internet at home, and we’re happy to be able to provide access through WiFi at our locations and mobile hotspots for checkout.”