Librarian​/Public Services Specialist at Bowie Branch Library

Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Bowie Branch (BW) - Bowie, MD 20715, Position Type:
Full-time (40 hours) - Benefits Eligible, Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's Degree, Salary Range: $71,942.26 - $76,978.21 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: 0-25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Teen Services,

Are you passionate about working with teens and creating meaningful library experiences? Join PGCMLS as we build engaging programs, services, and opportunities for teens at the Bowie Branch.

This position may be filled as either a Librarian or Public Services Specialist, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.

Leads teen focused services, programs, and outreach; participates in daily branch operations; supervises and supports staff; and helps create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for teens and the broader community.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate approximately three staff members; support staff development and performance.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate programs and services for teens, including workshops, life skills, career readiness, wellness, and systemwide initiatives.
• Build relationships with teens and young adults and use their interests and needs to help shape programs, services, and resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, community organizations, and government and social service agencies to support teen outreach and engagement.
• Promote the Teen Zone, a makerspace, its services, and programs within the library and throughout the community; represent the library at community events.
• Stay informed about trends and issues affecting teens and young adults and apply current practices to library services and programming.
• Provide reference, reader’s advisory, technology assistance, and instruction on library resources, including the catalog and online databases.
• Assist customers at information and circulation service points as needed.
• Serve as Person-in-Charge as assigned and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment by addressing customer concerns, behavior, and conflicts.
• Assist with grants, collection development and maintenance, and other activities supporting teen services and branch operations.
• Use and support makerspace and technology resources, including equipment such as 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, and recording studio equipment.
• Participate in branch operations and represent and advocate for library services.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Librarian:
  Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program, Maryland Professional Public Librarian certificate, and two years of progressively responsible professional library experience; or
• Public Services Specialist (PSS):
  Bachelor’s degree, Maryland State Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) certificate, and theeyears of professional library experience.
• At least two years of experience working with teens and young adults to understand their needs and help develop relevant materials, services, or programs.
• Two years of supervisory experience, including experience providing direction, support, and performance feedback to staff.

• Knowledge of teen development, group dynamics, behavior management, and teen services preferably in a public library setting.
• Experience with makerspace equipment, such as 3D printers, recording studios, and vinyl cutters.
• Strong communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with teens, young adults, coworkers, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy public service environment.
• Ability to operate standard computer…