Position: Librarian I
Location: C. Burr Artz Public Library and Urbana Regional Library, Frederick County
Posted: Frederick County Government
Salary: Librarian I Salary: $59,074.36 – $100,426.42 Annually

Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking 2 creative, energetic, and visionary Librarian I or Library Specialists in Children’s Services for the C. Burr Artz Public Library and the Urbana Regional Library. Located in West-Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and 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 (varied workdays and hours within FCPL operating schedule)

Librarian I Salary: $59,074.36 – $100,426.42 Annually

Library Specialist Salary: $51,597.84 – $87,716.32 Annually

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate with limited exceptions. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARIAN I ($59,074.36 – $100,426.42 per year)

• Master of Library Science degree (ALA accredited program); may consider candidates who will obtain the MLS within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• Minimum 1 year of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting
• Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire with MLS-current certification must then be maintained

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST ($51,597.84 – $87,716.32 per year)

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
• Minimum 6 months recent (within last 5 years) library work experience
• Minimum 1 year of work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• Minimum 2 years of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting
• Library Associate certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 2 years after hire, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree, Masters

Salary Range – Lowest : $51,597.84

Salary Range – Highest : $100,426.42

Closing Date for Applications : 1/20/2026

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