Position: Librarian – Adult
Location: Bel Air Branch
Posted: MLA
Salary: $54,795 – $67,910
The Librarian performs professional librarian services including reference services, reader’s advisory, computer support, technical instruction, location of materials, and general customer service.
Position Summary:
The Librarian performs professional librarian services including reference services, reader’s advisory, computer support, technical instruction, location of materials, and general customer service. Performs basic supervisory responsibilities for hourly staff. Plans and presents programming. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration.
Essential Duties:
1. Performs services within a branch, including but not limited to:
a. Assessing, evaluating, and weeding assigned collections.
b. Reviewing, selecting, and ordering materials in print and non-print formats.
c. Analyzing and interpreting statistical and community information as part of the selection process.
d. Managing assigned selection budgets by following established finance procedures.
e. Interpreting censorship and freedom of access issues as pertains to selection of materials for library customers.
f. Keeping abreast of publishing trends for materials.
g. Writing and compiling bibliographies and booklists.
h. Preparing and compiling required reports and statistics.
i. Mentoring professional and paraprofessional staff, as assigned.
2. Assists the public in the use of library resources, including computer catalogs, indexes, computerized search systems, and the Internet:
a. Performs in-depth reference searches and performs readers’ advisory services.
b. Plans, assembles, and arranges displays of materials to support popular topics.
c. Conducts library tours and orientations.
d. Provides information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services to customers.
e. Plans and executes programs for children, teens, and adults.
f. Coordinates special programs such as summer readings, story times, or holiday programs.
g. Moderates a book club.
3. Develop training tools and conduct staff training:
a. Plans, directs, or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities.
b. Improve library leadership skills through attending special workshops, classes, discussion groups, etc.
c. Performs reference and materials management activities in all service areas (A, J, YA) on a limited basis, as well as circulation activities.
d. May supervise hourly staff.
Supervision Functions:
1. Supervises hourly reference staff or volunteers, as assigned.
2. Recruits, selects, trains, and schedules staff and volunteers.
3. Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the library’s performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines.
4. Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff.
5. Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules.
6. Interprets and implements system wide policies and procedures.
7. Schedules and facilitate department/team meetings.
8. Ensure staff receive and understand system and department communications via written or electronic format.
9. May act as supervisor of team or work group.
Standard Functions:
1. Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested.
2. Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives.
3. Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise;
4. Is dependable and punctual.
5. Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service.
6. Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Library’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Master of Library Science degree from an accredited ALA institution.
2. State of Maryland Department of Education Professional Librarian Certification within six months of hire.
3. Experience in library setting, preferably public library.
4. Computer experience including reference databases and internet.
5. Ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of reference and readers’ advisory services.
2. Ability to anticipate customer needs and respond to a variety of situations involving the public.
3. Ability to develop and implement programs for children’s, young adults and adult services.
4. Broad knowledge of the local community to assess needs and plan well-received programs.
5. Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval.
6. Ability to operate and troubleshoot relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, current audio-visual equipment; and office machines.
7. Organizational and planning skills.
8. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Basic math skills.
10. Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and patient with customers and staff.
Work Environment:
1. Work requires occasional physical effort in handling light materials, up to 30 pounds, in non-strenuous work environment. For example, set up and take down tables, chairs or other equipment for meetings or events, pushing/pulling of library carts.
2. Environment includes moderate noises (i.e. an office with conversations, photocopiers, and/or computer printers);
3. Work also involves standing or walking up to 60% of the time.
4. Requires sitting and using a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.
5. Observes safe workplace practices with uncluttered workspace, including office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, proper lifting techniques and following fire regulations.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the Senior Assistant Branch Manager. May supervise other staff. May supervise volunteers.
Work Week:
Work schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities of this job, it is the responsibility of every employee to comply with the Harford County Public Library’s Values statement, customer service guidelines, and all other policies detailed in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The library administration reserves the right to change, modify, delete, and supplement job duties based on the organization’s needs.
This and all library positions are eligible for system-wide transfer.
Harford County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: Associate Director of Public Services
Location: Administrative Office – Belcamp, MD
Posted: MLA
Salary:
The Associate Director for Public Services is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer in advancing Harford County Public Library’s mission to provide innovative, accessible, and community-driven library services.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director for Public Services is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer in advancing Harford County Public Library’s mission to provide innovative, accessible, and community-driven library services. The Associate Director for Public Services provides executive oversight for the operations and management of all library public services to include development, planning and execution of library objectives. The Associate Director for Public Services provides oversight and direction for new programs and activities that support public service goals and takes the lead role in implementing new initiatives for public services, as well as the improvement or modification of existing systems, processes, and procedures. The Associate Director for Public Services acts as the liaison between department staff and other senior level management. The Associate Director for Public Services leads with vision and accountability, ensuring operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, innovation, digital equity, and a culture of collaboration and belong across the organization.
Essential Duties:
- Oversees all library public service operations, activities, and staff.
- Develops, plans and executes library objectives by translating into programs and activities that support public service goals.
- Promotes and facilitates teamwork between branch and other library department staff.
- Monitors, evaluates and provides guidance to Branch Managers and other staff under direct supervision.
- Serves as project manager for developing improvements to public services and oversees their implementation.
- Oversees the development and the updating of public services policies and procedures.
- Responds to and resolves customer concerns and complaints in relation to public services issues.
- Directors/Directs strategic planning initiatives pertaining to public services and assessing community needs and interests as they relate to public services.
- Represents the library before all relevant parties including speaking engagements; presentations; community boards and meetings; attends and participates in Library Board of Trustee meetings.
- Provides direction for training and professional development for public services.
- Oversees system-wide programming efforts.
- Oversees the development of and monitoring of public services operating budgets.
- Maintains open communication with branch personnel and managers to discuss problems and concerns.
- Works with the Senior Director, Human Resources and other appropriate staff to develop relevant training for all public service staff.
- Works with Administrative Managers and Administrators, as needed, to assess public services issues and develop an appropriate solution or plan of action.
- Takes a leadership role in implementing changes and in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the library.
Supervision Functions:
- Hires and supervises assigned staff, including other supervisory staff, as well as assigned volunteers.
- Oversees the training of staff and volunteers, as assigned.
- Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the library’s performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines.
- Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff.
- Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules.
- Interprets and implements system wide policies and procedures.
- Schedules and facilitates department/team meetings.
- Ensures staff receive and understand system and department communications via written or electronic format.
- May act as supervisor of team or work group and/or may supervise volunteers.
Standard Functions:
- Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested.
- Represents Library at various outreach activities, as needed.
- Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives.
- Maintains good public relations with the community through contacts with public officials, community leaders, volunteers, Friends of the Library, appropriate school personnel, and the public.
- Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise.
- Is dependable and punctual.
- Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service.
- Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Library’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain State of Maryland certification as a Professional Librarian within six months of hire.
- Eight years or more of related professional library experience in a public library setting, including a minimum of three years in a leadership or managerial position.
- Five years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable criminal background report.
- Ability to work both day, evening, and weekends hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of branch practices and procedures and knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of administrative management, and the ability to interpret same to staff and the public.
- Ability to gain advanced knowledge of Harford County Public Library policies and procedures.
- Ability to act as a representative of Harford County Public Library to the public.
- Ability to assess community needs and develop, plan, implement, and executive library public service programs or effectively modify existing programs to meet these needs.
- Ability to review, evaluate, and initiate appropriate action on technical reports, contracts, and documents concerning departmental matters.
- Thorough understanding of the relationship of the facets of children’s, young adult and adult services and the concepts necessary to develop strong cross services relationships.
- Ability to effectively coordinate, supervise, train and communicate with other staff members.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other professionals.
- Ability to keep relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and patient with customers and staff.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Work Environment:
- Work requires occasional physical effort in handling of light materials, up to 30 pounds, in a non-strenuous work environment. For example, set up and take down tables, chairs or other equipment for meetings or events, pushing/pulling of library carts.
- Requires sitting and use of computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Observes safe workplace practices with uncluttered workspace, including office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, proper lifting techniques and following fire regulations.
- Ability to travel to branch/outside locations is required.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (Library Director). Directly supervises professional staff including Branch Managers and may supervise other public service staff. May supervise volunteers.
Work Week:
Work schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities of this job, it is the responsibility of every employee to comply with the Harford County Public Library’s Values statement, customer service guidelines, and all other policies detailed in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The library administration reserves the right to change, modify, delete, and supplement job duties based on the organization’s needs.
This and all library positions are eligible for system-wide transfer.
Harford County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: Librarian II – Integrated Library System (ILS) Administrator
Location: Western Maryland Regional Library (WMRL)
Posted: MLA
Salary: $58,843 – $64,792
Job Description
The Western Maryland Regional Library (WMRL) seeks an analytical and technically skilled Integrated Library System (ILS) Administrator to support the Western Maryland ILS Consortium and its member libraries. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of the consortium’s ILS, including troubleshooting, software updates, training, reporting, and data visualization. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working with library technologies and data systems, the ability to assess and improve library services, and a collaborative approach to building effective working relationships across the region. Project management experience and the ability to lead initiatives that support operational efficiency and informed decision-making are essential.
About WMRL
The Western Maryland Regional Library operates as a subsidiary of the Washington County Free Library. WMRL provides services and resources directly to the public libraries of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. WMRL is not a public service library but instead works with the staff in the three western counties of Maryland to help them continue to provide stellar service to their customers.
Location: Based at the Fletcher Branch of the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, MD, part of the tri-state area where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet; may require travel to other Western Maryland Regional Library consortium libraries and branches.
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week; schedule may vary.
Salary Range: $58,843.20 to $64,792.00
Essential Functions
- Administer and maintain the Integrated Library System (ILS) to support efficient staff operations and an effective customer experience
- Lead the consortium ILS Task Force in developing, coordinating, and improving system-wide policies, procedures, and services
- Develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using SQL, Microsoft SQL, and Tableau to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Provide technical support to staff and customers by troubleshooting system issues, resolving problems, and serving as a liaison with ILS vendors and support providers
- Perform quality assurance, maintenance, and ongoing management of the ILS database
- Design and deliver training and documentation on the ILS and data visualization tools.
Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of relevant ILS software
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional library operations including knowledge of MARC format for bibliographic records
- Knowledge of relational databases
- Experience managing an ILS for a consortium preferred
- Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, and data visualization software preferred
- Ability to assess library services, design, and implement new methods and improvements to existing library services
- Adept at establishing good working relationships with staff across the region
- Ability to assess everyday problems and reach solutions
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to create effective solutions to complex technical problems
- Ability to plan and manage projects as leader of ad hoc groups
- Must be able to travel throughout Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties, as well as travel to meetings, events, and conferences held throughout Maryland
- Two years of public library experience preferred, experience working with MS SQL and visualization software preferred
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited school
- Must be able to secure a Maryland Professional Public Library Certificate within 120 days of employment
- Must become a member of the Maryland Library Association
Total Compensation Package:
WMRL offers a comprehensive compensation package that reflects our commitment to supporting and valuing our employees. For a complete overview of benefits and employee programs, please visit the WCFL employment page.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply directly through Indeed. Applications received by Monday, 10:00 a.m. June 29, 2026, will be given first consideration.
The Western Maryland Regional Library recognizes 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 please apply.
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