POSITION: Librarian/Public Services Specialist – Full-time  

LOCATIONS:  Busch Annapolis & Glen Burnie, and other branches with future vacancies 

SALARY RANGE: $54,400 - $92,500 GRADE: 17GA - 37.5 hours/weekly

Overall Position Purpose: Professional level work in providing library services including reference, readers' advisory, programming and outreach, and library instruction to the public of all ages. Work requires maintaining considerable expertise in the use of information technology including, but not limited to, databases, email, downloadable e-books, e-audio, and the internet. Acts as part of branch’s management team and assists in the management of branch operations and the supervision of branch staff. May assume responsibility for branch operations as designated person in charge in absence of Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three year’s work experience in a library or educational setting. One year of supervisory experience. 

Special Requirement for non-MLS candidates: Completion of Library Associate Training Institute within two years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in related field and one year of work experience in library or educational setting. One year of supervisory experience. Spanish language skills.

Special Requirement: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian in the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

The library reserves the right to re-advertise this position if there is an insufficient pool of applicants.

TO APPLY: AACPL’s Employment Application can be found as an attachment on the job announcement on AACPL’s Recruitment Page (https://www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application to the Recruitment Page. Questions may be directed to humanresources@aacpl.net.All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., May 8, 2024.

TIMETABLE:Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than, May 22, 2024. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of May 27^th.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliations, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107. (https//doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay) 4/11/24 POST PUBLIC & STAFF