Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Position Title: Librarian II 

Location: Accokeek Branch, 15773 Livingston Road, Accokeek, Maryland 

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week). All schedules include a combination of daytime, evening and Saturday hours. 

Salary: $43,583 and a generous benefits package 

Closing Date for Applications: A resume, cover letter and the Library Employment Application must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, August 28, 2009. 

Examples of Duties: Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of the Circulation Department; performs circulation duties. Supervises disposition of all money in the Circulation Department. Provides quality reference and readers' advisory services. Participates in the selection, development, evaluation, and maintenance of materials to meet community information and recreation requirements; reads and reviews materials and identifies replacement needs. Trains, supervises and evaluates staff in supervisory line. Plans and presents programs and book talks for schools, community agencies and other groups; plans and arranges displays and exhibits. For more information, see the Employment Section on our web page at www.pgcmls.info. 

Qualifications/Requirements: Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program and two (2) years of professional library experience; previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of characteristics of the service area assigned and customer interests and needs in all age groups. Knowledge of community organizations, agencies and resources. Skill in program development and delivery. Knowledge of circulation functions. Ability to effectively supervise, including planning, scheduling, training and evaluating staff. Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with a diverse public, community organizations and staff. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, and meet deadlines. Work involves extensive standing; walking; reaching, stooping, bending, grasping and moving objects; and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.
 For more information, see the Employment Section on our web page at www.pgcmls.info. 

We are and Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program. 

Required license: MD Professional Public Librarian Certificate w/n 90 days 

Union Status: Unit One 

TO APPLY 
See the Employment Section on our web page, www.pgcmls.info 

Gabrielle Tibbs 
Human Resources Specialist - Staffing 
Prince George's County Memorial Library System 
6532 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782 
Voice 301-699-3500 x 230, TTY 301-808-2061, Fax 301-927-6516 

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