Library Associate

Talbot County Free Library; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Talbot County Free Library is seeking a Library Associate for full-time, 35 hours per week, to provide reference and circulation services and participate in programming and outreach. The position reports to the Branch Manager and may serve as PIC as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and completing required library training within 24 months, with ongoing 90 contact hours every five years. Apply with letter, resume, references, and TCFL form by the deadline.

Qualifications

• Provide reference and circulation services.
• Engage in library programming and outreach.
• Serve as PIC (Person in Charge) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and circulation services to patrons.
• Plan and deliver library programming and outreach activities.
• Act as PIC when required and oversee branch operations.

Skills

Reference services

Circulation services

Programming & outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Library Associate – Fulltime. 35 hours/weekly.

Hiring Salary Range: $37,000-$45,000 (Based on Experience).

Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and generous leave benefits. Details areavailable upon request.

Summary of Position: Reporting to the St Michaels Branch Manager, this full-time salariedposition is responsible for providing reference and circulation services; and library programmingand outreach. Acts as a Person in Charge (PIC), as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attainment of eligibility under Bylaw 1305.04.03 of the Maryland State Board of Educationas Library Associate and complete Library Associate Training Institute within 24 monthsfollowing appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 contact hours oftraining every 5 years.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college.

See the full job description attached for all requirements and duties for this position.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, three references, and a completed TCFL employmentapplication form to Dana Newman, Library Director, at [e-mail].

Applications can also be mailed to:

Dana Newman
Director
Talbot County Free Library
100 W. Dover St.
Easton, MD 21601

All required application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday,October 28, 2026.

Schedule for Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled for the week ofNovember 2nd for selected applicants.

Talbot County Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.