Library Associate - Generalist

JOB
Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles. Our mission is to facilitate the public's freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.POSITION DETAILS: Non-exempt; part-time; 20 hours per week (varied schedule during FCPL operating hours); pro-rated benefits excluding health / dental benefits; position is subject to system-wide reassignment Position locations: Walkersville Community Public LibraryThis para-professional position provides comprehensive library services and programs for all patrons and is involved in a wide range of library activities and operations. Direction may be given to staff as assigned. Supervision is received from the Assistant Branch Administrator or Branch Administrator. In a branch setting, this person may serve as the “Person-in-Charge. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment (accrued at a pro-rated rate)15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover (accrued at a pro-rated rate)11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays) (accrued at a pro-rated rate)Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible SpendingEmployee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefitParticipation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Vesting after 10 years of serviceAdditional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc. Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness ProgramGenerous Tuition Reimbursement ProgramOther employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care planNOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under direction, develop and present innovative age-appropriate programs and outreach activities as assigned Maintain in-depth knowledge of the library collection and current literature Participate in implementation of system-wide programs, events and outreach Assist patrons of all ages with reference questions or readers' advisory requests Assist patrons in using computerized and manual information sources and/or direct patrons to other appropriate sources Perform basic bibliographic searches related to inter-library loan requests and reserves Explain FCPL policies and procedures to patrons and train patrons on the use of library resources Assist with the maintenance of the branch collection in an assigned area Working with the Supervisor, assist in planning and implementing marketing activities and outreach activities that communicate the mission and goals of the library and the value of library products and services to the public, organizations, businesses and other community entities Actively seek out and engage in opportunities to promote the library in the community Establish and maintain working relationships and partnerships with community businesses, organizations, groups and schools, including outreach and programming Prepare displays and develop programs to promote reading and other library services May perform duties as a Notary Public, to include witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity.Recommend materials for acquisition and/or withdrawal Provide customer service at front desk, including check-in and check-out of materialsParticipate in department, branch and system-wide work teams Attend workshops, meetings and learning opportunities Perform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to provide own transportation to meetings/workshops and to various branch Libraries as needed Available for varied workdays and hours within the FCPL operating scheduleKIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One or more interviews