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Staff in a parish library often encounter challenges such as limited resources, balancing diverse community needs, and maintaining up-to-date collections. To address these, team members collaborate closely, seek out grants or local funding, and prioritize community engagement to better understand patrons’ interests. Professional development and networking with other library professionals also help staff stay informed about best practices and innovative solutions for small or faith-based libraries.

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To thrive as a Parish Librarian, you need a strong background in library science, information organization, and a relevant degree such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Library Science. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), cataloging tools, and digital resource platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and community engagement abilities help librarians excel in serving diverse patrons. These skills are crucial for efficiently managing library resources, supporting lifelong learning, and fostering a welcoming community space.

What is a parish library?

A parish library is a library that is typically affiliated with a local church (parish) and serves the congregation and sometimes the wider community. These libraries often provide religious texts, resources for spiritual growth, and sometimes general educational materials. Parish libraries are usually managed by volunteers or church staff and can be a valuable resource for accessing books, media, and information relevant to the faith and interests of parishioners.

What is the difference between Parish Library vs Parish Librarian?

AspectParish LibraryParish Librarian
RolePublic or community library facilityIndividual responsible for managing the library
CredentialsTypically requires a library science degree or certificationRequires a master's degree in library science or related certification
Work EnvironmentLibrary building, community centersLibrary setting, administrative office
EmployerMunicipal or community organizationsLibrary institutions, government agencies

The Parish Library is the physical location offering library services, while the Parish Librarian is the professional responsible for managing and operating the library. Both roles require similar credentials and work within the same environment, but one is a facility and the other a position within that facility.

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Coordinator of Liturgical Music (EX)

Archdiocese of Baltimore

Fallston, MD • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

St. Mark Fallston Parish is seeking qualified candidates for a Coordinator of Liturgical Music. The Coordinator of Liturgical Music is a member of the Parish staff with professional preparations and pastoral sensitivity to the celebration of Catholic liturgy and ritual and the importance of music to the liturgy. In conjunction with the Pastor, they provide leadership in the planning, execution and celebration of all Parish liturgies including music leadership by directing, planning, and coordinating the parish music programs. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position, working 24 weekly hours.
Essential Functions
Coordination and Administration
  • Serve as member of the Parish Staff and the Liturgy Committee.
  • Participate in decision-making regarding overall and liturgically specific parish direction and activities.
  • Prepare and manage the music portion of the annual budget.
  • Maintain the parish music library.
  • Schedules regular maintenance of equipment: organ, piano, sound system, etc.

Worship
  • Directs and rehearses Parish traditional choir and contemporary group and provides organ and/or piano accompaniment. Rehearsals are currently Wednesday and Thursday evenings and weekly at the 9 & 11am Masses from September through Corpus Christi.
  • Provides organ and/or piano accompaniment for Saturday evening Mass.
  • Works with the Pastor to discern parish worship and prayer needs and to assure quality liturgical celebrations and sacramental services including (but not limited to) Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses, Holy Days of Obligation, Christmas, Easter, the Paschal Triduum, and Stations of the Cross including organ and/or piano accompaniment.
  • Coordinate scheduling and training music ministers for all liturgies.
  • Provide materials and/or training for the preparation of cantors/song-leaders, musicians, and other parish related music programs/events.

Education/Formation
  • Maintains awareness of Catholic liturgical theology and music including contemporary praise and worship and traditional Catholic church music.
  • Serve as a resource to religious education/formation staff and catechists in selecting music and planning liturgies and prayer services.
  • Invite, encourage, and enhance assembly participation in the ongoing expansion of the parish music repertoire and liturgy.
  • Recruits and trains new members for parish music ministries.

Position Qualifications
  • Practicing Catholic willing to engage in the faith life of our parish.
  • Degree in Liturgy, Liturgical Music, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated vocal and keyboard/piano proficiency.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate/coordinate with parishioners and parish staff.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00, Hourly
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer
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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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