Librarian Generalist Augusta

Maine State Library

Librarian - Generalist - Circulation

Opening Date:July 31 2026

Closing Date:August 14 2026

Grade/ Admin Unit:17/ Professional / Technical

Job Class Code: 3104
Salary:$18.34 - $28.28 / Hourly
Position Number:

Location:Augusta

Telework: None

Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work in the general management of the Maine State Library. Work involves the application of general library techniques and procedures to library operations.

Responsibilities include cataloging/copy-cataloging classifying circulating and maintaining library materials; explaining and assisting in the use of reference sources such as the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) readers advisory services circulation services and utilizing circulation systems troubleshooting basic public computing and technology issues and identifying collection items in need of repair or requiring preservation.Functional direction may be exercised over clerical volunteer or contracted personnel. Work is performed under general supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to and assesses the customers immediate needs via personal service or by making the appropriate referral to other staff in order to ensure that the customers inquiries/needs are met.
• Corresponds with the public in-person in-writing and electronically to deliver direct one-on-one library services.
• Selects compiles and organizes library materials to assist with maintaining library resources and responding to library users needs.
• Recommends and suggests procedural changes to improve library operations and efficiency.
• Enters and retrieves information utilizing the Integrated Library System (ILS) to assist library users in checking out/in materials.
• Explains and demonstrates use of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) in order to help library users identify resources in the collection and to demonstrate library procedures.
• Explains and demonstrates public-access technologies offered by the library such as: desktop/laptop computing and internet searches office software applications online database access printing and copying in order to assist with use of library related technologies.
• Checks in and sorts all applicable materials to update and maintain library collection.
• Assists with presentations and programs to small and large groups other state agencies and community organizations in support of the librarys community outreach efforts.
• Inventories and reviews library materials to ascertain presence and location of all materials assigned to the library and to identify obsolescent and/or damaged materials for removal potential digitization or repair/preservation.
• Applies copy-cataloging techniques in order to assist with cataloging of new materials.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of professional library techniques systems tools materials and major library classification systems.
• Knowledge of general cataloging guidelines and systems (i.e. Machine Readable Cataloging Records (MARC) / Resource Description and Access (RDA) Cataloging / Ohio College Library Center (OCLC)).
• Knowledge of reader interest books and authors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use and explain the use of library equipment including catalogs guides technologies and other library facilities to assist customers in their pursuit of utilizing Maine State Library resources.
• Ability to assist library users in their use of technologies offered by the library.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly.
• Ability to read understand and interpret instructions directives policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors Degree in Library Science or four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.

In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be) as a condition of employment.

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