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Job Description

The Montgomery City-County Public Library in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The current vacancy for the Librarian III – Department Head will oversee all aspects of youth services for our busy library system. The successful candidate will have a proven record of providing outstanding and innovative programs and services to a diverse youth population and building positive and productive partnerships with community organizations. This position has responsibility for developing and leading new and expanded system-wide programs, and providing quality user-centered services and programs that meet the needs of the Montgomery community.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about their work, use creative problem-solving techniques, are comfortable balancing multiple perspectives, can multi-task, and easily adapt to new library technological skills and tools. It is important that candidates genuinely enjoy working with children and teens. This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing services designed to serve children from infancy through high school.

Qualified candidates will possess a master's degree in librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 2 years of professional level library experience in a specialized area such as children’s services, media services, reference, or circulation and six months of experience leading other employees.

Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program. Additional job information and online application are available at www.montgomerypersonnel.com. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 PM CST on November 13, 2018.

The Community

Built on a dynamic history rooted in revolution, Montgomery is many things. It’s steeped in Southern tradition and hospitality, yet it’s a  modern city on the forefront of innovation. It’s the birthplace of two world-changing events: the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. It’s the state capital. It’s home to the strategic center of our nation’s Air Force and the region’s first high-speed internet exchange. It has almost two centuries of tales to tell, and it’s jam-packed with culture, entertainment and activity options for all interests.

HR Info

personnel@montgomeryal.gov

Applications must be submitted online at www.montgomerypersonnel.com.