Library Associate

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Library Associate to join our team at Frederick County Public Libraries. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive library services to patrons of all ages, with a focus on children's services and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and present innovative age-appropriate programs for children and outreach activities as assigned
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the children's collection and current literature
• Participate in implementation of system-wide programs, events, and outreach for children
• Assist patrons of all ages with reference questions or readers' advisory requests
• Assist patrons in using computerized and manual information sources and/or direct patrons to other appropriate sources
• Perform basic bibliographic searches related to inter-library loan requests and reserves
• Explain FCPL policies and procedures to patrons and train patrons on the use of library resources
• Assist with the maintenance of the branch collection in an assigned area
• Working with the Supervisor, assist in planning and implementing marketing activities that communicate the mission and goals of the library and the value of library products and services to the public, organizations, businesses, and other community entities
• Actively seek out and engage in opportunities to promote the library in the community
• Establish and maintain working relationships and partnerships with community businesses, organizations, groups, and schools, including outreach and programming
• Prepare displays and develop programs to promote reading and other library services
• Recommend materials for acquisition and/or withdrawal
• Participate in department, branch, and system-wide work teams
• Attend workshops, meetings, and learning opportunities
• May perform duties as a Notary Public, to include witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university
• Minimum 6 months work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• Minimum 1 year of customer service work experience in retail, education, or any other high-traffic customer service setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working in a library (not volunteer experience)
• 1 or more years of work experience developing and presenting programs for children aged birth to 5th grade

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan options, including a Health Care Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• 100% County-paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• Participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Other employee-paid benefits, including Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including any associated supplemental questions, to the Frederick County Government website. Your application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position.