Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking a part-time Library Associate to join our team. You will provide a full range of library services and programming for incarcerated individuals in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF). 

MCPL 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 accommodation for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of this position.

MCCF Library offers a full range of services to incarcerated individuals, including legal reference materials, educational support, self-help, and general popular interest reading materials to improve and enrich their lives and enable their successful re-entry into the community.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for serving incarcerated individuals, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. The ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently is also essential. 

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

Your primary duties will include:

·       Answering general reference questions and helping incarcerated individuals locate materials in tandem with Library Associate position training.

·       Assisting with creating and maintaining incarcerated individual library accounts

·       Assisting with library programs as they may evolve with changing MCCF branch expectations

·       Assist with library circulation and shelving

·       Assist in weeding and merchandising materials in the branch collection.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience: None

Licensure: None

Note: An appointee with only a bachelor’s degree shall have two (2) years from date of appointment to complete a minimum of ninety (90) hours of in-service training by attending the Maryland State Library Associate Training Program under Departmental sponsorship; or, complete nine (9) hours of formal course work in library science for compliance with the Maryland State Board of Education Bylaw for Public Library Associates.

Physical Ability: Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure.

Continuing Education: Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education to meet State requirements.

Preferred Criteria

Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below.  Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria.

• Direct service to customers.
• Experience working directly with incarcerated service populations. 
• Knowledge of library management systems.
• Experience with library programming.
• Formal or informal technological literacy instruction of software, apps, tablets, or e-readers. 
• Spanish language proficiency
  

For more information and the link to apply, click here: Library Associate, Part Time, (Adult Services), Grade 18 | Job Details