Library Associate I

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites qualified applicants to apply. The library values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. AACPL’s 16 branches serve 579,000+ residents, with an annual circulation of over 5.2 million items. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.aacpl.net.

POSITION: Library Associate I – Full-time

LOCATIONS: Crofton, Glen Burnie, Eastport-Annapolis Neck, Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, and other branches with future vacancies

GRADE: 15GA

SALARY RANGE: $45,200 - $76,800– Full-time – 37.5 hours/weekly

Overall Position Purpose: Provides innovative programs and outreach to the community. Work requires a creative, motivated, energetic, and tech-savvy individual with a passion for working with children of all ages, focusing on early literacy for birth to 5 years. Provides library services and instruction to the public of all ages, including programming, reference, and readers' advisory. 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. May assume responsibility for branch operations as designated person in charge in absence of management.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with bachelor’s degree awarded. One-year experience in the one of the following areas: library service, teaching, social service work, childcare, or a related setting preferred.

Preferred Requirement: Spanish language skills.

Necessary Special Requirement: Attainment of eligibility under Bylaw 1305.04.03 of the Maryland State Board of Education as a Library Associate and complete Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) within two years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

Following completion of the LATI program and two years of satisfactory performance as a Library Associate I with AACPL, the incumbent will be promoted to the level of Library Associate II.

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

TO APPLY: Complete AACPL Employment Application Form (Refer to attachment in this announcement). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application on AACPL’s Recruitment Page (https//www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Questions may be directed to humanresources@aacpl.net.All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., March 19, 2024.

TIMETABLE:Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than, March 26, 2024. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of April 1, 2024.

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) 2/22/24 POST PUBLIC & STAFF