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SalaryThe Enoch Pratt Free Library is searching for a qualified and experienced Librarian II to fill the position for the Pratt Library /State Library Resource Center (SLRC) Division in the Special Collections Department.
This is an intermediate level position that requires a commitment to public service and outreach with an awareness of the information needs of a large, urban, public library system. Included in this position is the opportunity to serve on Library committees, attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops. The Librarian II reports directly to the department manager.
Department: Special Collections Department - State Library Resource Center
Location: Central Library
Starting Salary: $53,065
Location: Central Library
Starting Salary: $53,065
Summary of Duties:
The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring department.
- Develop, plan, and present special collections programs and activities for Library customers and staff in Maryland libraries.
- Works with Special Collections Supervisor to develop and implement best practice standards and policies to preserve and maintain the collection.
- Provides research, duplication, and permission requests for walk-in, telephone, or electronic customers or referral to the appropriate departments or collections.
- Assist library computer customers, teaching basic computer and internet research skills.
- Interpret library rules and special collections policies for customers.
- Collection maintenance and processing archival collections.
- Assist in the formulation of weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
- Participate in continuing education activities as required and in maintenance of state librarian certification activities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of general library science principles, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of a subject or age-level specialized topic.
- Experience and demonstrated success in library customer service.
- Ability or experience in providing specialized research information to library customers.
- Ability to assign, and review the work of support library and office staff.
- Ability to work in a library team setting and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and management, library customers, and the general public.
- A high level of computer literacy including familiarity with general cloud and desktop office software, shared documents, digital timekeeping, and virtual meeting platforms.
- A high level of digital literacy around public-facing library technology such as databases, streaming and downloadable media, navigating simple and complex web searches for customers or work-related research, library catalog software, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association, a Master of Arts in History, or comparable degree.
- Two years of experience in a public library, educational institution, or other customer service work.
Desired Qualifications:
- Two years of archives or special collections experience.
- One year of experience processing collections and creating finding aids.
- General understanding of copyright and permissions.
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