Position Title:

Librarian III-Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Description:

Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is seeking experienced librarians to lead age-level information departments in large-size branches or information and circulation departments in small-medium size generalist branches. Locations will vary based on operational needs. Selected candidates must be demonstrated leaders, enthusiastic, and team-oriented with a strong commitment to customer service. If you are interested in making a real difference in the community, bring your professional skills to work with us! 

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise staff in supervisory line to include managing staff weekly schedules, monitoring and evaluating job performance, and training and development.

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory.

• Oversee programming.

• Promote library services and collections.

• Participate in community outreach as needed.

• Participate in the maintenance and development of the library collection by weeding and identifying library materials in need of replacement.

• Maintain library collection and places orders for new books and materials.

• Manage customer relations and resolve escalated customer issues and conflicts.

• Performs circulation desk duties as needed.

• Keep abreast of current library policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.

• Three to five years of professional library experience, preferably in a public library.

• Three years of experience supervising and motivating staff. 

• Maryland Professional Public Librarian certificate upon hire or within six-months of hire.

• Considerable knowledge of literature, reference and information materials, publishers, and periodicals required.

• Knowledge of public library reference tools, including web and database searching.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

We offer a casual but professional work environment, exceptional training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Credit for time spent at other public libraries when calculating annual leave accrual and sick leave transfer, under certain circumstances.

• Up to 14.5 days of annual leave in the first year; 22.75 days after three years; and 26 days after 15 years of service.

• Up to 15.8 days of sick leave in the first year. Unused sick leave may count towards creditable service when you retire.

• Up to 4 days of personal leave per year.

• 11 holidays (12 during a Presidential Inauguration year).

• A choice of 3 medical plans (subsidized at 70 - 75%), a prescription and vision plan (subsidized at 85%), and the choice of 2 dental plans.

• Life insurance at 2x annual salary, up to a maximum of $150,000.

• Long-term disability coverage with a benefit of 50% to 60% of income replacement – 180-day elimination period.

• A defined benefit plan provided by the Maryland State Retirement Agency (SRA) at 7% per pay and tax deferred annuity plans through payroll deductions.

Application Process:

Please submit your employment application, cover letter and resume by applying directly to the job posting located on our website www.pgcmls.info/Employment.

Deadline:

12/20/2019