Children's Library Associate II

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is seeking a Children’s Library Associate II for its Baltimore City branches. This on-site, full-time role blends literacy, technology, and community engagement to serve diverse patrons and maintain equitable access.

You will provide reference and readers’ advisory services, plan engaging programs, assist with digital literacy, and help with collection maintenance, while growing professionally with the NLS team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of library, education, or customer service experience.
• Experience using library systems and online databases.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Complete LATI (Library Associate Training Institute) certification within the first year of employment.
• Physical requirements: standing, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting moderately heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable reference and readers’ advisory services to all ages.
• Plan and lead engaging programs, including story times, book talks, school visits, and tech-based learning activities.
• Support digital literacy by assisting customers with public computers, the catalog, e-resources, and library databases.
• Contribute to collection maintenance by tracking usage trends and weeding.
• Stay current on literature and educational trends through professional development, meetings, and committees.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Program planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Job description

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Children’s Library Associate II. The Children’s Library Associate II supports our vibrant library branches across Baltimore City. This role blends literacy, technology, and community engagement to make libraries accessible and exciting for all.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position supports information services, leads dynamic programs, and ensures equitable access to library resources. You will also receive support and guidance from the Neighborhood Library Services (NLS) team and benefit from ongoing professional development.

This on-site position requires day, evening and Saturday availability, with potential assignments at other branches.

Department: Neighborhood Library Services (NLS)

Location: Branch Location To Be Determined

Salary: $51,007 to $61,459 per year

Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties

This list reflects core responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve based on branch needs.

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable reference and readers’ advisory services to all ages.
• Plan and lead engaging programs, including story times, book talks, school visits, and tech-based learning activities.
• Support digital literacy by assisting customers with public computers, the catalog, e-resources, and library databases.
• Contribute to collection maintenance by tracking usage trends and weeding.
• Stay current on literature and educational trends through professional development, meetings, and committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of library, education, or customer service experience.
• Experience using library systems and online databases.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Complete LATI (Library Associate Training Institute) certification within the first year of employment.
• Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in youth services, literacy programming, or children’s literature.
• Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or other foreign languages.
• Multicultural experience.
• Experience with community outreach or community development.
• Public library experience.
• Experience with early literacy, child development, and youth reading interests.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and customer service skills, especially with youth and families.
• Ability to plan inclusive, age-appropriate programs using both traditional and digital tools.
• Understanding of urban community needs and barriers to access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and integrated library systems (ILS).

Position of Trust

Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER