Position: Branch Supervisor
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20904
Posted: Maryland Library Association
Salary: $83,556.00 – $134,086.00
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking highly motivated, community-oriented and collaborative Senior Librarians to serve as Branch Supervisor to provide excellent customer service and equalized opportunity for Montgomery County residents. If you excel in the areas of communication, staff development and training, customer service and want to work in an innovative and inclusive environment, this is the job for you. Our Senior Librarians supervise staff, serve as system trainers, and participate as members of planning and implementation workgroups.
MCPL Librarians perform a variety of professional programs and services reflective of, and responsive to community needs and assets. Librarians develop and deliver inclusive and equitable, community-led programs and services. These positions represent MCPL within the community, building collaborative relationships, programs, and services in partnership with community members and organizations. Librarians also help to manage MCPL materials to meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the community. These positions provide customers with basic technological and in-depth informational assistance.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multi-lingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.
Successful Candidates will:
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public service.
- Value building collaborative relationships with community members and organizations, as well as colleagues across MCPL.
- Be responsive to the emerging needs of Montgomery County residents, developing and delivering programs and services that reflect the unique needs of diverse populations.
- Flexible, adaptable, and eager to implement change to better serve our communities
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through a variety of platforms
- Ready to grasp new technologies and train staff to use these technologies
- Comfortable in developing, presenting, and evaluating training, virtually and in person
- An empathetic listener who enjoys understanding and responding to the needs of customers and staff
- Ready to understand the part your branch plays in the Department and the role the Department plays in County government.
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
- Promotes and supports MCPL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values with staff and customers. Centers the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work.
- Managing a branch collection.
- Ensure delivery of excellent customer service by guiding staff and implementing policies and solving problems.
- Serve as a member of a branch management team, participating in planning and organizing the work of the branch.
- Lead or assist in leading the day-to-day operations of a library branch.
- Serve as an on-site manager or assistant manager, supervising, training, evaluating as well as coaching and mentoring staff.
- Develop, provide, and evaluate training to a diverse staff, throughout the Department.
- Respond directly to customer concerns, suggestions, and complaints.
- Serve on workgroups and committees designed to encourage communication and problem solving across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Criteria:
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
- Leading diverse teams, coaching and/or supervising personnel, including providing input to or creating performance evaluations and staff schedules
- Developing, conducting, and evaluating staff training and planning and/or leading meetings
- Providing customer service and resolving complex customer service issues in a library setting; being the person in charge in absence of a manager or supervisor
- Managing a project or similar assignment
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Masters
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Salary Range – Lowest : $83,556.00
Salary Range – Highest : $134,086.00
Closing Date for Applications : 1/27/2026
Working Model : On-site
Position: Manager of Adult Services
Location: 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Posted: Maryland Library Association
Salary: $79,507 to $103,275 annually
The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Manager of Adult Services. The Manager will be an effective leader who is committed to innovation and supporting community in a large metropolitan area.
Under the direction of the Director of Programming, the Manager of Adult Services develops and implements innovative programs and services that support the strategic priorities of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The Manager coordinates and supports major and branch-level adult programs at the Central Library and neighborhood branches, and administers corresponding budgets. In addition to directly supervising two adult programming specialists within the Programs team, the Manager of Adult Services leads the system-wide adult programming committee and collaborates regularly with library leadership, staff, and stakeholders on library programs and initiatives. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining community partnerships with Baltimore City agencies and organizations, and may represent the library on local, state, and regional committees and workgroups.
This position will require evening and weekend hours.
Department: Programs and Outreach
Location: 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Salary: $79,507 to $103,275 annually
Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included
Summary of Duties
The summary of duties listed below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring department.
- Establishes and implements goals and objectives for adult programs and services in support of the library’s mission and strategic plan.
- Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates direct reports. Assists branch and department managers with the hiring and evaluation of staff who support adult programming and services.
- Coordinates the implementation of system-wide initiatives and large-scale adult programming, including One Maryland One Book, Final Fridays, and Peabody in the Library.
- Reviews and approves branch-initiated adult program proposals and calendar entries, ensuring that programs are in alignment with the library’s mission and strategic plan and accurately entered and advertised.
- Gathers and analyzes data to evaluate programs.
- Implements solutions to maximize program participation and impact.
- Participates in the orientation and training of new adult programming librarians and implements ongoing training and professional development sessions for staff.
- Leads the system-wide adult programming meetings. Meets regularly with adult programming staff individually.
- Creates and maintains community partnerships to meet identified community needs and further adult programming, services, and literary events throughout the community.
- Develops and administers the adult programming budgets. Manages vendor bookings and supply purchasing.
- Collaborates with other library divisions and departments in support of adult programming and services.
- Stays current with developments, changes, and trends in the fields of adult literature and library services and programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or a related area.
- Five years’ experience in an urban public library, preferably a multi-branch system, or a public institution.
- Three years of management or supervisory experience.
- Experience in adult literature and programming trends. Relevant experience in coordinating and implementing public programs.
- Experience in project management and administration, as well as leading cross-divisional teams.
- 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:
- Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
- Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.
- Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or other foreign languages.
- Multicultural experience.
- Experience with relevant technology for virtual and hybrid programming, including Streamyard and Zoom.
- Experience with Asana, Trello, or similar project management tools.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service to a diverse population in an urban environment.
- Experience with the planning, coordination, and implementation of adult programming, as well as the skill of analyzing data to inform these processes and strengthen outcomes.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to effectively oversee, guide, and evaluate the work of staff in realizing system objectives related to programming.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, delegate and manage multiple projects and programs.
- Ability to work collaboratively across internal divisions and be efficient and effective when working independently.
- Experience in establishing collaborative relationships with a variety of municipal and non-profit agencies and organizations.
- Ability to resolve problems and conflict with diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to work a varied schedule inclusive of evenings and weekends.
Additional Notes
This position will require evenings and weekends.
We reserve the right to withdraw this posting at any time due to overwhelming response.
Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.
THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Masters
Experience Level : Director
Salary Range – Lowest : $79,507.00
Salary Range – Highest : $103,275.00
Closing Date for Applications : 2/14/2026
Working Model : On-site
URL to Apply : https://baltimorecity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EPFL_External/job/Manager-of-Adult-Services_R0015830
Position: Librarian II – Head of Circulation Services
Location: Hagerstown, MD 21740
Posted: Maryland Library Association
Salary: Anticipated hiring rate will be $28.29/hour.
The Washington County Free Library (WCFL) seeks an organized and flexible Librarian II who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong management skills to the position of Head of Circulation Services, along with a willingness to embrace change, innovation, and proactive customer service. This position supervises and administers the Circulation Services Department at the Fletcher Branch and also sets circulation processes and procedures at a system-wide level; work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative. A commitment to public service to diverse communities is required, along with strong administrative and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate should also have an understanding of an urban public library’s needs and a willingness to work collaboratively with other departments.
About WCFL
Located in Western Maryland, in the tri-state area where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet, WCFL is a rapidly developing system dedicated to building a strong and vibrant community. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, learn, and transform, WCFL connects people to ideas and resources and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.
Location: Based at the Fletcher Branch of the Washington County Free Library; may require travel to other branches.
Hours: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week; schedule may vary.
Salary ranges: Anticipated hiring rate will be $28.29/hour.
Essential Functions
This list is representative and does not include all the duties this position entails:
- Administers and supervises the Circulation Services Department at the Fletcher Branch, and sets circulation processes and procedures at a system-wide level.
- Formulates targeted goals and objectives for the department and oversees their implementation.
- Creates and/or maintains an up-to-date departmental manual and ensures that all staff understand and follow correct departmental and library-wide policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the daily reconciliation and documentation of cash register monies, and the daily transfer of monies to Administration.
- Performs routine circulation and customer service tasks, including, but not limited to, checking materials in and out, providing assistance with accessing, locating, and requesting materials, performing general reader’s advisory, basic reference assistance, and technology assistance.
- Assists the Head of Collection Management with the evaluation and assessment of collection needs by community and with collection maintenance.
- Formulates, prepares, and submits a departmental budget and tracks departmental spending across all areas to ensure budgetary compliance and best practices.
- Ensures that a defined list of departmental statistics is collected, compiled, and recorded on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as directed, and analyzes collected data to make recommendations and/or adjustments to services.
- Works a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of public librarianship (Librarian II only) and the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise, guide, evaluate, and train assigned staff, and communicate with library staff on all levels.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize work, determine priorities, multi-task, make decisions, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision and with multiple interruptions.
- The ability to effectively and creatively solve problems; including the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with patrons and to create a positive, welcoming, and helpful environment for diverse populations.
- Ability and willingness to obtain certification as a passport agent if required.
- Ability to write effectively at a professional level, including the ability to create and edit a departmental procedure manual.
- Flexibility and the ability and willingness to support departmental and organizational change.
- Ability to collect, understand, and analyze statistical data and make suggestions based on a combination of the data and organizational needs.
- Ability to provide reader’s advisory and basic reference service to patrons (Librarian II).
- Ability to accurately handle cash and cash receipts, and to operate a cash register and/or equivalent technology; includes basic math skills and the ability to accurately make change.
- Ability to effectively access and utilize current and emerging technology and the Internet to perform all required tasks, and to effectively provide related instruction to patrons and/or staff as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and to regularly lift, bend, move, push and pull heavy carts, and remain standing for long periods of time.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program
- Experience in professional library work specific to Circulation Services, along with
- Supervisory and management experience.
- A valid driver’s license and a willingness and ability to travel within Washington County as needed
- Must be eligible for Maryland Public Librarian Certification.
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Masters
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Salary Range – Lowest : $28.29
Salary Range – Highest : $28.29
Closing Date for Applications : 1/20/2026
Working Model : On-site
URL to Apply : http://www.washcolibrary.org/employment
Position: Preservation Librarian, Special and General Collections
Location: College Park, MD 20742
Posted: ALA Joblist
Salary: $72,500 – $82,500
Description
Category: Faculty, Librarian (Open Rank)
Department: Humanities and Social Sciences Librarians, Research and Academic Services Division
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Benefits: 2 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15(16) Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
Organization’s Summary Statement:
As the largest university library system in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. Our extensive collections, innovative programs, and dynamic services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our community.
A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries are nationally recognized for excellence in advancing the role of academic libraries. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and collaborative workplace where employees can grow, contribute their strengths, and be part of a community that advances discovery and learning.
Department’s Summary Statement
The University of Maryland Libraries Preservation Department is responsible for the care and conservation of the Libraries general and special collections across formats. It binds, repairs, replaces, and reformats general collections material, and conserves special collections. Preservation also manages the Libraries disaster response and recovery efforts, monitors special collections environments and initiates corrective action, and prepares special collections materials for digitization.
The Preservation Department supports the University’s and the Libraries’ commitments to environmental stewardship and sustainability. It recognizes the importance of innovation, flexibility, the exploration of new approaches, and strategic collaboration to develop and implement department-specific and community-wide policies and procedures. Each staff member establishes a sustainability-related goal in their annual work plan.
Job Summary:
The Preservation Librarian, General and Special Collections, reports to the Head of Preservation and is a valued member of the Preservation Department of the Collections Strategies and Services Division at the University of Maryland Libraries. The incumbent will act as the department’s registrar and will be responsible for managing the department’s conservation lab. They will develop policies and procedures in their area of responsibility, and will participate in overall department management; will participate in planning, establishing, and achieving departmental goals and objectives; may take a leadership role in a variety of projects; and perform simple to moderately complex treatments of collections. They work closely with faculty and staff throughout the library at all levels in support of the collection and its preservation, and participate in committees and group activities in the department, the division, the Libraries, and the University.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of 3 references with email addresses and phone numbers
Best Consideration Date: 02/06/2026
Visa Requirement: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
Education – Minimum Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in library or information science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent professional degree.
Experience – Minimum Qualifications:
– Minimum of one year work in a preservation or conservation department in an academic, research, or special library.
– Understanding of preservation principles and practices.
– Proven experience in managing a broad variety of tasks and projects, from scoping to delivery; ability to set goals, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Minimum Qualifications:
– Must demonstrate understanding of the theory and practice of library and archival materials preservation.
– Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment.
– Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
– Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detailed, often repetitive work.
– Demonstrated ability to manage an array of tasks and projects in the face of time pressure and competing priorities.
Education – Preferences:
– Graduate level coursework in preservation.
Physical Demands:
– The position involves primarily sedentary work in an office setting with light to moderate noise.
– This position may involve handling, disposing of, or managing hazardous wastes, such as chemical or paint wastes, universal wastes, electronic wastes, or any other materials classified as hazardous.
– The position works in dusty environments; may require respiratory protection.
– Work includes use of scalpels and other sharp materials.
– Must be able to drive Libraries or UMD vehicles.
– Must be able to handle fragile materials
– Must be able to travel to other buildings on campus and work in variety of situations.
Faculty Requirements:
This position is appointed to Library Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. Library Faculty at the University of Maryland must demonstrate accomplishments and/or evidence of potential for future accomplishments in three areas: 1) librarianship, which includes the assigned area(s) of responsibility and professional development; 2) service, which includes participation in library, university, local, and national committees and professional organizations beyond the assigned area(s) of responsibility; and 3) research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, which includes self-directed inquiry and results dissemination to advance the state of the profession. Library faculty who are successful in meeting these criteria are awarded continuous employment in the form of Permanent Status. For additional information on faculty status at the University of Maryland Libraries, consult: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html .
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