Position: Director of the Robert L. Bogomolny Library
Location: University of Baltimore
Posted: MLA Jobline, ALA Joblist
Salary: $150,000-175,000

The University of Baltimore (UBalt) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for a strategic and student-centered leader to serve as the next Director of the Robert L. Bogomolny Library.

Celebrating its centennial in 2025, UBalt excels in developing leaders in Baltimore and beyond and is nationally recognized for serving a diverse, non-traditional student population. The University is a member of the 12-campus University System of Maryland and is organized into four schools/colleges, including the School of Law, the Merrick School of Business, the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Public Affairs. In the fall of 2023, the University of Baltimore had a total enrollment of 3,101 students, all of whom are commuters.

Robert L. Bogomolny Library cultivates knowledge creation within members of the campus, the Baltimore metropolitan area, and beyond. RLB contains approximately 58,000 print volumes and has over 105,000 walk-in visitors each year. The library provides access to 396,400 full-text electronic books (including access to database ebooks), 128,540 online journals, 180 databases, 417 games, and 1,584 DVDs. The Library has an annual budget of $2 million.

Reporting to the Provost, the Director of the Robert L. Bogomolny Library (RLB) supports the University’s mission and strategic plan by directing the Library as it strives to support learning, teaching, and research. As the senior academic library administrator, the Director provides executive leadership and accountability for the management of the Library’s resources, services, programs, and infrastructure.

UBalt is seeking an experienced leader with a demonstrated track record of directing collaborative projects, knowledge of and experience with strategic planning, and the ability to build a shared vision for the library and its services and programs while maintaining a commitment to the library’s educational role within the university.

The next director will be expected to:

• Create a vision and strategy for a 21st century academic library
• Strengthen relationships across the campus and beyond to optimize the impact of the library
• Advance an intentional culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
• Support and develop a team of library professionals
• Strategically manage and bring awareness to resources

A Master of Library Science (MLS/MILS) degree from an American Library Association accredited program and five years of progressive senior leadership experience in an academic or research library or progressive administrative experience in a comparably complex environment are required for the role.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found below.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Baltimore in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 3, 2025.  Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal, via the buttons below. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Christine J. Pendleton, Jessica Herrington, and Corin Edwards at UBaltDirectorofLibrary@wittkieffer.com.

Compensation and Benefit Information

• Compensation range: $150,000 to $175,000
• Benefits: The University of Baltimore offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at Benefits – University of Baltimore.

See full Leadership Profile for the Director of the Library here.

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Position: Assistant Branch Administrator I
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries (Brunswick)
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $65,509-104,815

Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)!  We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual to become part of our team. 

Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles.  Our mission is to facilitate the public’s freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

POSITION DETAILS: Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varying schedule during regular FCPL hours; full-benefits; position is subject to system wide re-assignment

Vacancy:  Brunswick Community Branch Library

This professional management position assists in managing the Brunswick Community Branch Library.  This position directs and evaluates the work of staff in information and resource management delivery and circulation services; fosters good communication with staff, the public, and library administration; and assists in developing services that respond to community needs and interests as outlined in FCPL’s strategic plan.  Supervision is given to professional and paraprofessional staff; supervision is received from the Branch Administrator.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Information Desk, including Adult and Circulation Services to ensure a superior quality of service is provided by staff to the public
• Resolve difficult patron complaints and problems
• Respond to patrons’ questions and complaints about the library’s collection agency and refer disputes to the Supervisor of Circulation, C. Burr Artz Public Library; coordinate the collection of monies from machines (cash registers, copiers, etc.)
• Assign responsibilities, supervise, develop, and evaluate the performance of direct reports; oversee scheduling and workload assignment
• Train and/or mentor staff as needed
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of adult programming
• Provide leadership to department staff in setting goals and objectives for fulfilling FCPL’s mission and strategic plan
• Set expectations and standards for exemplary customer service and train staff to meet them
• Collaborate with the Branch Administrator to address and support system-wide issues and concerns
• Work with the Branch Administrator to identify, plan, implement and evaluate promotional, marketing, and outreach activities for communicating the vision and mission of the library; participate in outreach program as needed
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and evaluation of resources in the Adult Services area, working with Materials Management
• Implement and direct merchandising and other strategies for in-house marketing of resources
• Build relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses and leaders for advocacy and financial support
• Use current technology to improve personal efficiency, branch efficiency, and delivery of customer service
• Work collaboratively within the community to assess community needs and interpret FCPL’s ability to meet those needs
• Perform Librarian-in-Charge duties to ensure safety and security of patrons, staff, and the facility
• Train the public to efficiently use services and resources provided by the library
• Participate in interviewing and selection of department staff
• Support and interpret departmental, library and systems policies and procedures to the staff and the general public
• Provide direct public service to patrons at all service points
• Conduct regular staff meetings to train, review policy and procedure, and to resolve department challenges
• Participate on branch and system-wide work teams
• Maintain professional growth through learning opportunities and maintain Professional Public Librarian certification
• Actively participate in local, state, and national library associations; attend seminars, workshops and continuing education activities; maintain professional affiliations to keep abreast of current and emerging trends, innovation, technology, services and other related areas of library planning and services
• In the absence of the Branch Administrator II, fulfill the duties and daily responsibilities of that position
• Actively support the values of Frederick County Public Libraries
• May perform duties as a Notary Public, to include witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity.
• Perform other duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program
• Minimum 2 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library, providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years
• Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others
• Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of enrollment in the Maryland State Teacher’s Pension and Retirement System – current certification must then be maintained

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 4 years progressively responsible work experience in a public library providing direct customer service, within the last 10 years
• Minimum 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others
• Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable
• NOTE: A related Master’s degree may substitute for a portion of the professional or para-professional library work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of modern management theory and practices with demonstrated effective skills and judgment in public library management and problem solving
• Effective leadership, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, assignments, and unanticipated emergencies
• Ability to work effectively independently, cooperatively, and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to provide effective leadership in public library services
• Ability to plan and facilitate adult programs
• Knowledge of marketing principles with ability to effectively apply them to a library setting
• Working knowledge of general and specialized reference materials and sources, and the most effective means to access information
• Working Knowledge of, and ability to, effectively use social media and other online tools to promote the library and gather feedback from the public
• Ability to effectively create and analyze information, including written, statistical, and numerical data
• Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to effectively build relationships and partnerships with community organizations, and businesses
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively represent FCPL in the community through public speaking
• Strong internal and external customer service ability including ability to exhibit patience, tact and courtesy working collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community organizations, government officials, and the general public
• May require the ability to become a certified Notary for the State of Maryland within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position the employee is required to frequently sit, reach, and walk/move; and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position the employee is required to constantly work indoors
• During outreach programs and events, the employee is occasionally working outdoors, working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) or working in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, workshops and branch libraries as needed
• Available for varied workdays and hours within the FCPL operating schedule

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.