Five Positions: Maryland

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Position: Adult and Community Engagement Librarian
Location: Baltimore County Public Library
Posted: MLA
Salary: $50,999 – $72,572.00

The Baltimore County Public Library seeks a motivated and proactive individual to assist customers with their diverse library needs

Under the direction of the Adult and Community Engagement Department’s Mobile Engagement Administrator assists customers proactively with their diverse library needs. Demonstrates a commitment to expanding quality services for adults in Baltimore County, strong leadership skills and good judgement. Works in vehicles which travel throughout Baltimore County in varied weather conditions and in an office and library environment

  • Assists customers at their point of need to find answers to a broad range of questions, using appropriate resources and making relevant referrals    
  • Uses technology to serve customers and to streamline workflow, provides technology-related instruction
  • Guides customers in selecting appropriate materials for reading/viewing/listening
  • Uses the library’s website or catalog to search, locate and reserve and item in the library’s catalog or from other library systems and performs basic materials advisory
  • Merchandises and maintains the library’s shared collection
  • Assists in developing and providing public programming and community engagement, focused on needs of adults, both virtually and in a variety of venues throughout the community
  • Coordinates book clubs for senior communities by providing readers’ advisory, placing requests, and scheduling materials
  • Assists customers with downloading library digital content to devices
  • Build and maintain relationships with diverse community partners, government agencies and businesses that share a common mission
  • Provides ongoing services, including Notary and Book Bundles, and additional services as assigned
  • Prepare daily and/or weekly schedules
  • Drive vehicles
  • Performs certain vehicle-specific tasks, including but not limited to turning on the generator and operating steps, lights and awning

Learn more & apply >> https://bcpl.info/about-us/job-opportunities

Position: Circulation Services Manager
Location: Baltimore County Public Library
Posted: MLA
Salary: $65,136 – $92,690

The Baltimore County Public Library seeks a motivated individual to manage and coordinate the overall operation of the circulation operations

Under the general direction of the Library Manager, manages and coordinates the overall operation of the circulation operations.  Takes an active role in the training, management and evaluation of full-time Library Services Assistant (LSA) staff members.  Works in collaboration with other management team members to develop and implement a customer service model aligned with community needs and system level priorities.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

  • Hires, trains, supervises, coaches/mentors and holds full-time LSA staff members accountable to performance expectations.
  • Evaluates the performance of full-time LSA staff, develops Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), determines merit salary increases, fosters growth and professional development and initiates the corrective action process as needed.
  • Addresses and resolves staff concerns and grievances.
  • Works in collaboration with the branch management team to set performance expectations and customer service goals for staff.
  • Works as part of the management team to ensure that high quality library services and resources are being delivered to customers.
  • Facilitates regular one-on-one and group staff meetings.
  • Oversees provision of circulation services to diverse users.
  • Regularly serves as the Person-in-Charge, which includes de-escalation, handling customer issues, addressing building problems, addressing and documenting security incidents, responding to onsite staff concerns and providing follow-up to branch management.
  • Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of BCPL rules, policies and procedures and branch procedures; communicates information and changes to staff and serves as a resource for staff.
  • Models continuous learning and encourages and supports staff development.
  • Prepares or updates daily schedules and/or weekly schedules based on operational needs of location and approves timesheets.
  • Performs all essential circulation functions as determined by branch and system needs and engages in direct customer service.
  • Oversees branch-specific daily operations and tasks such as opening/closing procedures.
  • Assists with programs and outreach events based on operational needs of location from individual to group instruction covering all age groups, both in-person and virtually.

Learn more and apply >> https://bcpl.info/about-us/job-opportunities

Position: Assistant Library Manager
Location: Balitmore County Library
Posted: MLA
Salary: $101,007 –  $143,734

The Balitmore County Library seeks a motivated individual to manage and coordinate the maintenance of the library collection and the provision of information, programming, and outreach services

Under the general direction of the Library Manager, manages and coordinates the maintenance of the library collection and the provision of information, programming and outreach services. Proactively develops, supervises, and evaluates the performance of librarian staff. Collaborates with other management team members to develop and implement a customer service model aligned with community needs and system level priorities. Handles customer, staff and building issues. Participates in Assistant Library Manager management group and other system-wide committees.

  • Hires, trains, develops, coaches, supervises and evaluates librarian staff
  • Collaborates with the Branch Manager to set performance expectations and customer service goals for librarian staff
  • Collaborates with the management team and community organizations to ensure that high quality library services and resources are delivered to customers and meet community needs
  • Oversees the maintenance of the library collection and the provision of information, materials advisory and programming/outreach services to diverse users
  • In the absence of the Branch Manager, assumes manager duties
  • Leads and/or actively participates in branch and system-wide teams, committees and work groups
  • Models continuous learning through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations and other means to keep abreast of current and emerging trends. Encourages and supports continuous staff development
  • Performs all essential librarian functions as determined by branch and system needs and engages in direct customer service
  • Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of BCPL rules and policies and serves as a resource for other staff

Learn more and apply >> https://bcpl.info/about-us/job-opportunities

Position: Collection Management Librarian
Location:  Towson University, Albert S. Cook Library
Posted: MLA
Salary:  $62,000 – $66,000

Librarian I or Librarian II
Content Management Department
Albert S. Cook Library
LIB-4012

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:
The Albert S. Cook Library invites applications for a Librarian I position in the Content Management Department. Preferred start date November 4, 2026.
Under the general direction of the Director of Content Management, the Collection Management Librarian will provide flexible, responsive leadership in the management of collection development and acquisitions operation, including serving as the primary liaison contact for acquisitions operation. Leads the collection development team of librarians across departments, collaborating with the Director of Content Management and Head of Resource Sharing, to set group agendas, priorities and decision points for collection development. Formulates, develops, recommends and modifies policies and procedures for acquisitions as well as general library policies that involve acquisitions. Participates in library assessment initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Librarian I: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent, or completion of a master’s degree in library or information science within a year of the start date. Familiarity with library collection development, technical services, acquisitions, or other related library areas.  Strong, positive interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work in a team environment. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast paced environment with a diverse population. Commitment to continued growth in areas of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to meet the University’s criteria for promotion and permanent status of library faculty, through professional development and service accomplishments. Librarian II: In addition to the above, at least three years of professional experience as a librarian. Evidence of substantive contributions to the maintenance of quality in library services and resources. Documentation of successful completion of significant projects for a local, regional or national library or library association. Evidence of progress towards a scholarly research agenda including plan for publications, grants, evidence synthesis, creative works, etc. Evidence of service to prior library or campus including participation on committees; or evidence of participation on regional or national library associations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of library acquisitions operations in a library environment. Experience administering the GOBI ordering platform. Demonstrated competencies as outlined in “Core Competencies for Acquisitions Professionals.”  Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively on a variety of projects simultaneously. Experience managing statistical data and generating reports. Familiarity with web discovery services, link resolvers, proxy and authentication services. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively on a variety of projects simultaneously.  Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and project management skills. Ability to learn new library and computer technology and stay current with technology developments.

Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Director of Content Management, the Collection Management Librarian will provide flexible, responsive leadership in the management of collection development and acquisitions operation, including serving as the primary liaison contact for acquisitions operation. Leads the collection development team of librarians across departments, collaborating with the Director of Content Management and Head of Resource Sharing, to set group agendas, priorities and decision points for collection development. Formulates, develops, recommends and modifies policies and procedures for acquisitions as well as general library policies that involve acquisitions. Participates in library assessment initiatives.

Provides leadership and oversight for the strategic growth, stewardship, and fiscal accountability of the library’s collections. This role chairs or co-chairs collection development activities and works closely with the Director of Content Management, Head of Resource Sharing, and subject liaison librarians to coordinate selection and deselection decisions, establish approval plans, and ensure collections align with institutional priorities and user needs. The incumbent serves as a primary resource for librarians engaged in collection building, providing guidance and training on selection tools such as GOBI, evaluating collection funding and allocation models, and supporting data-informed decision-making regarding print and electronic resources. The position also collaborates on financial analyses related to transformative agreements, publisher pricing changes, and enrollment-driven funding needs to support budget planning and advocacy efforts.

In addition, the position oversees acquisitions operations and promotes effective collaboration across library departments. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with audit standards through accurate reconciliation and documentation of all library material purchases, developing and refining acquisitions policies and procedures, assessing workflows, and directing staff priorities to maximize efficiency and accountability. The incumbent manages systems supporting monograph selection and ordering, evaluates and implements acquisitions technologies, and analyzes data from library and vendor platforms to monitor performance and improve processes. Working closely with library unit leads and cross-functional teams, the position develops, documents, and communicates workflows that span multiple functional areas, fostering collaboration, consistency, and service excellence across the organization.

The Department:
Albert S. Cook Library is the campus library for Towson University, the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second largest in the University System of Maryland. Cook Library also serves the Towson University Northeastern Maryland (TUNE) campus. With 28 faculty librarians and 26 staff, Cook Library provides superior support to Towson University.  

Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicant should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three relevant references.
Please use this application link. And please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB-4012. Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes. 

Position: Digitization Services Coordinator
Location: College Park, Maryland, United States
Posted: ALA Joblist
Salary: 58,410 – $66,000

Description

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.

The Digitization Services Coordinator reports to the Head, Digital Collections and is a valued member of the of Digital Programs and Initiatives in the Digital Services and Technologies Division. The incumbent manages the in-house digitization operations at the University of Maryland Libraries in the Hornbake Digitization Center (HDC) – the central location in which most textual, photographic, and audio materials are digitized – and assists with outsourced digitization operations. The successful incumbent manages people, projects, vendor deliverables and estimates, and relationships with collections managers in coordination with the Head of Digital Collections. The Coordinator hires, trains, and supervises hourly student assistants to perform digitization work and quality control of all files and metadata.

The individual manages and prioritizes short-term, user-initiated requests, and balances these with managing long-term projects. The Coordinator establishes quality assurance standards and manages quality control for all digital files and associated metadata records uploaded to all digital repositories. The individual provides oversight for digitization requests and projects, maintains digitization equipment, requests and negotiates quotes and purchase orders, and reports production and inspection statistics. 

The Coordinator maintains updated digitization and file management procedural documentation, and creates documentation and instructions for projects with the Head of Digital Collections. The Coordinator assesses digitization operation needs, is expected to remain current with evolving digitization standards and best practices, and will research development for expansion into additional formats

Requirements

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education – Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience – Minimum Qualifications 

(1) year of professional experience in providing public library services or digitization services.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of digitization standards and workflows for various media.
Knowledge of audiovisual born-digital materials and their digital conversion.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer   service.
Preferences
Education – Preferences

 Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field can be substituted for two years of experience


Experience – Preferences 

Four years of demonstrated digitization project management working in a cultural heritage institution or production management in a related field
One year of supervisory experience


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Preferences 

 Experience with technology to retrieve, develop, and disseminate information products, services, and tools, e.g. project management tools
Experience with hardware and software tools commonly used to digitize, inspect, post-process, and create deliverables
Experience with a digital assets management system or digital repository
Experience working with special collections and archival materials and their specialized care and handling
Experience with identifying materials that warrant preservation
Familiarity with various metadata standards and practices (schemas and thesauri) relevant to digital collections (e.g. MODS/METS, Dublin Core, PBCore, etc.)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible, production-based environment
Demonstrated ability to handle analytical and detailed work
Additional Requirements
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
3 references