Talbot County Free Library seeks a full-time Library Associate for their St. Michaels branch in St. Michaels, MD

Status: Salaried; 35 hours a week; non-exempt

Hiring Salary Range: $37,000-$45,000 (Based on Experience) 

Essential Duties:

Public Services Support:

• Provides a wide range of reference services and instruction in the use of information resources to the public.
• Using integrated library system (ILS), performs circulation desk activities, including checking materials in and out, renewing and reserving materials, patron registration, shelving, etc.
• Assists with Interlibrary loan systems (Marina).
• Provides library programming and outreach.
• Answers telephone.
• Assists in providing a professional and friendly environment to patrons.
• Maintains order and atmosphere conducive to positive library experiences for patrons.

Projects and Systems Support:

• Maintains information service skills and knowledge to meet system and state recertification requirements.
• Understands, explains and implements system policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervision:

May supervise library volunteers and student interns, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attainment of eligibility under Bylaw 1305.04.03 of the Maryland State Board of Education as Library Associate and complete Library Associate Training Institute within 24 months following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 contact hours of training every 5 years.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to use relevant computer hardware and software, including ILS.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work varying shifts at all locations, including day, evening and weekend hours.
• Maryland Class "C" driver's license or equivalent from another state.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience working in a public library
• Experience working in a Makerspace
• Fluent in Spanish

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Regularly communicates with library patrons and staff in person, by phone, email and other networking media.
• Routinely uses computer keyboard.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials weighing up to 30 lbs., and pushing book trucks weighing 100+ lbs.
• Frequently positions library books and materials in appropriate place on shelf.
• Regularly moves about the library facility.
• Regularly uses telephone and other office equipment.

To see the full position description, visit >> https://www.tcfl.org/employment/job_description_la.html

To apply for this role, visit >> https://www.tcfl.org/about/libraryassociate.html