Assistant Department Head of Technical Services

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a full-time Assistant Department Head of Technical Services.  As a direct report to the Technical Processing Department Head, the Assistant Department Head acts as the lead support staff in the department. They also serve as the primary subject expert and manager for the new materials acquisition process for the main library, branches, and bookmobiles. Under the leadership of the department head, the Assistant Head directs the work of staff and volunteers to provide acquisitions, processing, cataloging, and maintenance services for library materials. In the absence of the department head, provide administrative oversight of department staff. On assigned shifts, this position responds as the library’s primary Manager On Duty (MOD).

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $38,000-$40,000 per/year
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications for Employment

• Bachelor’s degree or 10-15 years of previous work experience.
• 3-5 years of previous work experience in a library setting.
• Previous work experience in library technical processing is desired.
• Previous work experience processing and reconciling orders and invoices preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Prior experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS) is required, Polaris ILS is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

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Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Margaret Walk at mwalk@mclinc.org. The employment application can be found below.

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 Page (part-time)

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library seeks a temporary part-time Library Page. This position is responsible for providing outstanding service to patrons. This position supports activities of the Library such as shelving items, assuring shelved items are in the correct order, assisting in stack maintenance projects, and finding items to fill patron hold requests. This position also assists patrons in finding items in stacks. Under the direct supervision of a Department Manager, the Library Page may provide clerk or activity support to other staff. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service, possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually or on a team.  Weekly schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.

 Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $15.00 per/hour
• Work Schedule: 8 hours per week
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous work experience of 0–4 years.
• Good organizational ability.
• Good reading and filing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the public.
• Good workstation computer literacy.
• Reliable transportation to the primary work site.

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Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check.  Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to James Albrecht, Department Manager at jalbrecht@mclinc.org . The employment application can be found by clicking the link below.  Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Reference Librarian (part-time)

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a part-time Reference Librarian. As a direct report to the Reference Services Department Head, the Reference Librarian serves as a professional reference librarian for patrons in the main library, branch, and bookmobile service areas. Provide reference services support to district libraries and their patrons. Participate in regional and statewide virtual reference services. Perform collection development in assigned areas. Write and administer grants to enhance department offerings. Develop and deliver training, workshops, and programs for staff and the public. Cross-train with other departments and branches to provide staffing assistance, as needed.

 Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $22 – 24 per/hour
• Work schedule: 26 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications for Employment

• Master’s Degree in Library Science. Ability to obtain certification as a Professional Librarian by PA Bureau of Teacher Certification.
• Experience in patron-facing public library services is preferred.
• Work experience in library reference services is desired.
• Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) is preferred and Polaris ILS is desired.
• Spanish language fluency is desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

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Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Loretta Righter at lrighter@mclinc.org. The employment application can be found below.

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Our mission at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is to be a gateway to lifelong learning by providing convenient access to resources that inform, educate, entertain, and enrich people’s lives.  MC-NPL has been fulfilling our mission for over 225 years. In addition to library services, we also serve as the district center that provides consultation, and support and delivers items to all 34 libraries throughout Montgomery County Pennsylvania.  In 2022 our main Library, bookmobile services, and four branches circulated over 586,492 items.  MC-NPL is committed to serving our communities by providing them with sources of information, entertainment, and knowledge within our libraries and outside of our library walls.

Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity (EOE).  The library hires, trains, promotes, and compensates employees on the basis of personal competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, or physical and mental impairments. Our EOE philosophy applies to all aspects of employment including recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, and benefits.

Application Procedures

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