Four Positions: Maryland

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Position: Best & Next Department Manager
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Branch
Posted: MLA
Salary: $83,530 to $108,501

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for the Manager of Best & Next Department at our Central branch.

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for the Manager of Best & Next Department at our Central branch.  The Best & Next Department has a large and well-regarded media collection including CDs, DVDs, 16mm film, vinyl, video games, etc. We also have an internal audio-visual (AV) crew who does most of the sound and lighting for our public events, and an adult maker space that is in the process of expanding available services. We are looking for a manager for this department who is both passionate about public service and an expert in relevant fields.

In coordination with the Executive Director of External Affairs and the Central Library, SLRC Management Team, and SLRC Department Managers, the Best & Next Department Manager is responsible for all aspects of the planning, management, and coordination of city and statewide activities as they relate to the Best & Next Department, the Central Workshop, and the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s AV needs.

This is a managerial position under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Services for the State Library Resource Center (SLRC).

This on-site position will work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and Saturdays.

Summary of Duties:

The summary of duties below is not exhaustive. Additional duties are dependent upon the needs of the hiring division.

  • Demonstrate a global view of Library services in the role of a major urban public library and as the State Library Resource Center of Maryland.
  • Carry out the values in the Diversity and Equity statements of the Library with all staff members and customers.
  • Monitor and evaluate staff performance as scheduled and create an atmosphere conducive to staff development.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends in areas of technology, AV, media, and public library best practices that will impact service.
  • Prepare necessary reports, monitor and analyze statistics, respond to trends, participate on Library and statewide committees, manage internal and external communications.
  • Work with department staff in evaluating and recommending the acquisition of new and replacement titles and formats for the collection in coordination with the Library’s Collection Management Division and SLRC Management Team.
  • Responsible for implementing the Library’s Strategic Plan Initiatives and the State Library Resource Center’s (SLRC) Annual Plan.
  • Assure excellent customer service with adherence to the Enoch Pratt Library’s mission.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate relevant department programming and outreach to a broad and diverse statewide customer base.
  • Provide research, reference, and reader’s advisory assistance on general and specialized subjects for walk-ins, telephone, or electronic customers or referral to the appropriate departments or collections.
  • Develop relevant training for local and statewide public library staff.
  • Provide AV support for system-wide library events.
  • Create new and innovative programming in the workshop/makerspace area.
  • Interprets library policies for customers and department staff.
  • Represent the library in statewide meetings, conferences, and other venues.
  • Participate in the Library’s hiring process, interviewing, and recommending staff for available Library positions.
  • Work with the SLRC Office to manage the departmental budget, develop and maintain relationships with vendors, etc., following the procurement policies of the Enoch Pratt Library.
  • Participate in continuing education activities as required and in compliance with State Librarians Certification activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
  • Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.
  • Four years of planning, programming, and supervisory experience in a public library, museum, or other educational setting.
  • Experience in developing programs for information delivery.
  • Experience with AV setups that include lighting, sound, and various computing devices.
  • Ability to travel throughout Maryland with personal transportation.
  • Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; reaching, bending, crawling under equipment for cable management and troubleshooting; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals, or audio-visual equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a union environment.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience working with 3D printers, vinyl cutters, other analog and digital crafting tools, and relevant software.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Research skills utilizing public library-type tools.
  • Appreciation of an array of genres of music, film, and video games.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to set priorities.
  • Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner within a team environment and with individuals who possess varying degrees of technological aptitude.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to equitable customer service.
  • Knowledge of the department’s subject areas.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and participation in professional activities.

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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Position: Assistant Branch Manager I
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries
Posted: MLA
Salary: $69,663.26 – $118,427.55

Assistant Branch Manager I

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



This professional-level supervisory position provides day-to-day leadership for assigned public service areas within a library branch. The Assistant Branch Manager I oversees service-desk operations, directs and evaluates the work of professional and paraprofessional staff, and ensures consistent, high-quality customer service across designated functional areas. Work at this level involves managing operational activities, supporting program delivery, and maintaining service quality within established library policies, procedures, and system-wide initiatives. The position exercises judgment in resolving routine to moderately complex patron and staff issues, provides training and performance feedback, and contributes to branch-level planning under the guidance of the Branch Manager. Supervision is received from the Branch Manager.

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.

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. 

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.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 3 years of library experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience supervising or directing the work of others

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master’s of Library Science Degree (MLS) or a Master’s of Library Information Science (MLIS) from an accredited program with a Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire and 1 year experience of library experience.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

  • Direct work experience in a public library
  • Current Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) Employee

To view the full job description and to apply, please go to www.governmentjobs.com. 

Application deadline: 4:00 pm, October 8, 2026.

Position: Executive Director
Location: Carroll County Public Library
Posted: MLA
Salary: $145,000.00 – $170,000.00

Job Description

Under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Carroll County Public Library (CCPL), providing visionary leadership to advance the Library’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.

The Executive Director leads a nationally recognized public library system committed to innovation, lifelong learning, exceptional customer service, and responsible stewardship of public resources. Reporting directly to the seven-member Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director establishes organizational priorities, develops and implements strategic initiatives, and ensures the effective management of library operations, finances, facilities, technology, and personnel.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Other benefits include

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and a Flexible Spending Account
  • Participation in MD State Teacher’s Pension
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous time off package (Annual)
    • Vacation – 15 days
    • Sick leave – 15 days (unlimited accrual)
    • Personal days – 6 days
    • Paid holidays – 13 days
  • Annual professional development budget to support attendance at national and state conferences, executive leadership programs and other continuing education.
  • Professional Memberships and Dues – membership in ALA, PLA, Maryland Library Association, and one executive leadership organization.
  • Flexible schedule and limited remote working opportunities

Additional Info & Requirements

MD State Law Requirements: An applicant shall have:

  • A master’s degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
  • 5 years of experience as a professional librarian with at least 2 years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

The Board of Trustees expects the new Executive Director to relocate to Carroll County and become an active and engaged community resident.

The Community

Located just northwest of Baltimore and within easy reach of Washington, D.C., southern Pennsylvania, and the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region, Carroll County offers an exceptional quality of life that blends rural character with growing economic opportunity.

Home to 176,677 (2025) residents, Carroll County is a county of communities. Rolling farmland and historic main streets characterize Carroll County. Over the last decade, southern communities along the I-70 corridor have experienced significant residential and commercial growth. Together, these distinct areas create a community that values both its agricultural heritage and thoughtful economic development.

Residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living while remaining connected to major employment, educational, and cultural centers throughout the region. Across the county, people know their neighbors, volunteer in their communities, and take pride in preserving the character that has made Carroll County a desirable place to live for generations.

Links

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https://www.junegarcia.com/searches/carroll-county-public-library

Position: Research Specialist
Location: Remote
Posted: AALL
Salary: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00

Job Description
The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. 

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative, and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries, and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends, and other industry-redefining companies.

Under the supervision of the Chief Knowledge and Change Management Officer, the Director of Knowledge Services (the “Director”) and the Manager of Knowledge Services (the “Manager”), the Research Specialist will provide superior legal and non-legal research assistance to all Firm lawyers, paralegals, and Business Services staff (“Knowledge Services Clients”), provide support on an as-needed basis to the Knowledge Services team, and perform other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide sophisticated, effective, timely, and cost-conscious legal and non-legal research and reference services to all Knowledge Services Clients across a variety of different practice areas using electronic, print, and other sources.
  • Perform complex research and reference services that include, but are not limited to, (i) case law, statutory, and regulatory research; (ii) compiling and researching within legislative histories; (iii) biographical research; (iv) locating and pulling requested articles, reports, court filings, and other documents and materials; (v) locating relevant government reports and filings, including SEC filings; (vi) compiling, monitoring, and tracking news, legal, business, and legislative developments by creating and maintaining alerts in a variety of databases; and (vii) the procurement of information materials from outside the Firm.
  • Conduct effective and proactive in-depth reference interviews with Knowledge Services Clients to clarify the subject, scope, and purpose of their request, as well as their desired deliverables and any cost and/or time constraints.
  • Distill, summarize, and customize research results in order to meet the specific requirements of the Knowledge Services Client. Provide research results as a clear and concise report of findings where possible.
  • Maintain a broad and thorough knowledge of (i) the Firm’s online and print resources; and (ii) legal, government, business, and financial information sources in general, and relevant search strategies for each, and exercise sound judgment in leveraging the appropriate resources to meet each Knowledge Services Client’s time and cost needs.
  • Strictly comply with and understand Firm policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to client and Firm confidentiality and information and data security.
  • Keep up-to-date on new resources, search strategies, developments in the legal and business research communities, and emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-assisted research tools, as they affect the Firm’s knowledge services initiatives and needs.
  • Enter all Knowledge Services requests handled into the workflow tracking system.
  • Keep track of and bill time spent on client billable matters and comply with Firm’s daily time entry policy.
  • Educate Knowledge Services Clients on the use of the Firm’s online and print resources and research techniques.
  • Assist in the critical evaluation of proposed and existing Firm online and print resources, including new and emerging technologies, and provide informed, timely feedback and recommendations to the Manager and Director to support collection development and strategy.
  • Complete Knowledge Services projects and initiatives, as assigned, such as updating research guides, preparing departmental materials, and assisting with the upkeep of the department’s intranet pages.
  • Assist other department staff members as needed.

Qualifications

  • M.L.S., M.L.I.S., or J.D. from an accredited school, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm (or similar) performing sophisticated, complex legal and business research in a variety of practice areas, jurisdictions, and information types.
  • Strong legal research skills including research of complex legal matters and a strong proficiency in using a wide variety of legal electronic and print resources commonly used in large law firms. Specialized knowledge relating to specific legal practice areas (L&E, ERISA, Sports, Securities, Health Care, Tax, etc.) is a plus.
  • Thorough working knowledge of legal, business, government, and financial information sources and knowledge of federal, legislative, and regulatory research.
  • Strong proficiency with technology commonly found in large law firms and ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and workflows. Thorough competency with
  • Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat. Comfort with and ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually.
  • Experience using, or a demonstrated interest in, emerging technologies, including generative AI and AI-assisted research tools, with sound judgment regarding their responsible use and when they are best used to complement traditional research methods.
  • High professional standards and a commitment to providing quality work product and outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion, as well as independent and sound judgment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a close attention to detail, and the ability to analyze and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner.
  • Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with lawyers and staff at all levels, as well as external vendors.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work efficiently and systematically to meet deadlines, multi-task, appropriately prioritize assignments, and demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and despite frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  • A self-motivated, dynamic, proactive, resourceful individual with the ability to both (i) take direction and work in a collaborative, service-oriented team; and (ii) work independently, initiating and carrying projects through to completion with minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs, including, but not limited to, providing coverage for other “reference desk” shifts and to assume other job responsibilities within the department.

This position may require periodic physical presence in Proskauer’s offices as business needs require. The anticipated compensation range for this position is $90,000-$110,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.