Librarian II (Children Services), Grade 24

WHO WE ARE

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers. 

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county. A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers. 

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels. 

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you looking to join an innovative, collaborative, and diverse team? Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking highly motivated librarians to provide excellent customer service and equalize opportunity for Montgomery County residents.

MCPL seeks ambitious, confident team players that enjoy connecting customers with materials and resources, are eager to learn, and embrace the transformative nature of public libraries. The ideal candidate for this role is an effective communicator, customer service oriented, and committed public servant.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multi­ lingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.

• Provides exemplary service to all library customers. Task-oriented in leading a team to fulfill projects, operations, and services.
• Values problem solving and strategizing solutions. Communicates effectively across a variety of mediums with your colleagues and to various communities.
• Creates and organizes procedures, workflows, and processes that support daily performance of a library. Steers collaborative efforts within a team and through partnerships.
• Readily grasps new technologies and platforms.

• Managing a branch collection.
• Connecting teens, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities with material and resources both in-person and over the telephone.
• Serving on a branch Leadership Team. Utilizing new technologies and platforms.
• Serving on committees, and workgroups for projects, and initiatives for the library system.
• Leading branch in collection development, analysis, and maintenance, and making recommendations to the manager.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL GENERATE A 6-MONTH ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR THE LIBRARIAN II POSITIONS AT ALL BRANCH LOCATIONS WITHIN MCPL.

Education: Master’s degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery County's system.

Licensure: Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (Contact Hours) to sustain State licensure requirements for this position.

Equivalency: No equivalency applies.

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Proven experience leading diverse teams. Emphasis on developing and motivating staff by creating a culture of open communication, coaching, and/or supervising personnel, including providing input to or creating performance evaluations and staff schedules.
• Experience leading meetings, creating agendas, and/or developing training materials.
• Providing customer service and resolving complex customer service issues in a library setting; being the person in charge in the absence of a manager or supervisor
• Technology skills to include knowledge of Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, MS Office software and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.  Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

1. Experience in planning and organizing a service or project.

2. Experience maintaining a collection in a public, school, or community college library setting.

3. Experience providing a variety of library services and resources to children and people with disabilities in a public, school, or community college setting.

4. Experience and familiarity with web applications and new technologies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG)  is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.