Library Associate - Full Time

Library Associate – 40 hours per week with benefits at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland.  Starting pay is $28,000. 

Duties:

• Answering a wide variety of patron reference questions
• Offering readers’ advisory suggestions
• Assisting the public with Library resources and equipment
• Planning and conducting Library programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required: 

• Integrity and conscientious character 
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work with people of diverse needs and backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Initiative
• Broad base of knowledge
• Flexibility and creativity in accomplishing tasks. 
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Strong computer skills
• Willingness to work evening and Saturday hours required

Education Level:  Bachelor’s degree required.  Must secure MD certification within 2 years of appointment.  Previous library experience preferred.

Resume required.  Applications are available at all public libraries in Garrett County. Deadline for applications and resumes is March 9, 2019.