The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Librarian II for our Central Library location’s Business, Science, and Technology (BST) Department.

Under the supervision of the BST Manager and in conjunction with the Deputy Chief of the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) and the Chief of the State Library Resource Center, the position assists in planning, administration, project management, public programs, and library staff training related to the Business, Science, and Technology Department. Excellent public service is a critical component of this position.

This position works on-site and requires evening and weekend hours

Summary of Duties:

• In consultation with the Department Manager, is involved with planning and implementation of department objectives and long-term goal setting and problem solving, which includes the completion of appropriate Annual Plan initiatives.

• Participates and responds to the SLRC and the Enoch Pratt Free Library Strategic Planning process.

• Develops, plans and presents programs related to department subject matter for public and county libraries throughout the state, both online and in person.

• Trains staff and volunteers, at the Pratt and from other Maryland county libraries.

• Participates in SLRC Conferences at the department and Library level.

• Contributes to the exploration of new technologies and their incorporation into library best practices.

• Performs reference work at public service desk in department, at other service points throughout the Central Library, on telephone and via email, chat, or web conference. Provides bibliographic instruction to staff and the public. Advises library customers on specialized sources, subjects and collections.

• Maintains the specialized collections in the department. Assists with maintaining the department’s collections of materials, often in coordination with the Collection Development Department, the Department Manager, and others.

• Provides class visit orientations, as well as Maryland History Day programming and judging.

• Takes part in library staff and professional meetings. Participates in committee work; represents the department at various meetings within and outside the Library.

• Interprets library policy for staff and public.

• Assumes responsibility for management of the Department in the absence of SLRC Manager.

• Works in concert with the Department manager, library administrative staff and the Chief of the State Library Resource Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.

• Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.

• Two years of experience planning, programming and collection management experience in a public library.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet browsers, and social media.

• Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Business and Science topics is highly desired.

• Experience with developing presentations or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and use of automated systems, including databases, Internet and social media. Competence in use of Microsoft Office Suite required.

• Stand for long periods, as well as perform recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching, pushing loaded book trucks, or lifting moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with detailed work routines.

• Support the Library’s diversity statement, as published on our website: https://www.prattlibrary.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion

• Public speaking skills required.

• Must be able to travel independently to other parts of the state for programming.

• Wide general reading background and interest in the subject matter in the Maryland Department.

• Interest in working closely with people and support the mission of the library and our diversity, equity, and inclusion statements.

• This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.