Position: Digital Accessibility Specialist, Health Sciences and Human Services Library
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Posted: MLA
Salary: $58,500 – $65,000
Overview
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) has an opportunity for a contractual Digital Accessibility Specialist. The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports UMB’s efforts to ensure compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG 2.2 standards by assessing, improving, and advising on the accessibility of digital content, with a particular focus on library and scholarly resource environments.
The Digital Accessibility Specialist is housed within the HSHSL’s Resource Development & Access division, this position works with library staff and campus partners to improve the accessibility of digital collections, course materials, and resource sharing systems. The Specialist provides consultation, contributes to workflow development, and supports accessibility-related initiatives that help advance equitable access to information across the UMB community.
Position Term: This position is intended to be a 12-month appointment, pending funding beyond the current fiscal year.
Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, applications should be submitted by Monday, November 9, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled.
Application Materials: Interested candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter is optional as part of the application but strongly encouraged.
The selected candidate must be a Maryland resident by their start date. Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Responsibilities
– Conduct accessibility testing and evaluation of digital content using automated tools, manual review, and assistive technologies; document findings and recommend remediation approaches.
– Remediate digital content for accessibility across formats (e.g., PDFs, Word documents, presentations, scanned materials, and multimedia) in alignment with WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ADA Title II standards.
– Support accessibility workflows for library and academic content environments, including digital collections, interlibrary loan, course reserves, and repository systems.
– Provide guidance and consultation to library staff and campus partners on accessibility practices, tools, and standards.
– Assist with the development and documentation of accessibility workflows, guides, and training materials to support consistent and sustainable practices.
– Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., IT, Communications, Disability Services, instructional designers as appropriate) to help improve the accessibility of digital content.
– Track and document accessibility issues and remediation activities, contributing to increased awareness of common barriers and improvement opportunities.
– Review digital content and platforms for accessibility concerns and suggest practical recommendations for improvement.
– Utilize accessibility tools and technologies (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, accessibility checkers, captioning platforms) to support content evaluation and remediation.
Qualifications
– Education: Bachelor’s degree in library science, information science, communications, information technology, or a related field required. Master’s degree in library and information science or a related discipline preferred.
– Experience: Two (2) years of related professional experience in digital accessibility, digital content creation or remediation, library systems, or a related field required.
– Preferred experience includes: Accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA Title II, and Section 508, Accessibility evaluation tools and remediation techniques, Digital content management or library systems, Supporting or contributing to cross-functional projects, Creating or delivering training or documentation
– Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
– Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements, Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws, Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems, Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts, Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently, Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
See the full job description and apply: https://members.mdlib.org/jobline/Details/digital-accessibility-specialist-library-services-364602
Position: Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement, Lewis J. Ort Library
Location: Frostburg State University
Posted: MLA
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000
Position Overview
Frostburg State University, Lewis J. Ort Library, seeks applications for a full-time, faculty-level position as the Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement. Salary commensurate with experience; University System of Maryland benefits package included.
Frostburg State University seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative individual to provide strategic leadership for user-centered library services that support teaching, learning, scholarship, and engagement. The successful candidate will lead the Library’s Research and Learning Division and advance programs and services that promote student success, research excellence, information literacy, and meaningful connections between the library and the campus community.
Responsibilities
– Directs the Ort Library’s Research and Learning Division by providing leadership, vision, and oversight for research services, information literacy instruction, outreach and engagement initiatives, government documents, the library website, and related division operations.
– Establishes divisional priorities, objectives, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Library Services and library faculty and staff.
– Leads the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of programs and services that support the research and information needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
– Manages the personnel and operations of the Research & Learning Division and supervises, hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates division faculty.
– Coordinates and provides research assistance to library users.
– Delivers instruction sessions in support of the library’s information literacy goals.
– Provides leadership for engagement and outreach initiatives, including promotion of library resources and services through print and digital communications, website content, and social media presence.
– Coordinates the library liaison program, serves as a liaison to assigned academic departments, and participates in collection development activities.
– Serves as a member of the Library Leadership Team and contributes to strategic planning, policy development, assessment, and documentation.
– Represents the Library on relevant University and system-wide committees.
– Engages in professional scholarship and service activities in fulfillment of University System of Maryland and Frostburg State University promotion standards.
Minimum Qualifications
– Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
– Minimum of four years of successful, progressively responsible professional experience in library public services, including administrative or supervisory responsibilities
– Demonstrated record of leadership, collaboration, and effective communication with faculty, students, staff, and community stakeholders
– Demonstrated experience teaching information literacy and library skills in in-person, online, and hybrid environments
– Working knowledge of current trends and best practices in user engagement, outreach, and academic library instruction.
– Ability to articulate a vision for user-centered research and instructional services in an academic library setting.
– Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
– Demonstrated understanding of current trends in academic library research and instruction.
– Demonstrated knowledge of current information literacy standards for academic libraries.
– Experience mentoring faculty through promotion and tenure processes.
– Record of scholarship, service, and professional achievement appropriate for appointment at faculty rank.
See the full job description and apply: https://members.mdlib.org/jobline/Details/head-of-research-learning-engagement-364431
Position: Librarian II, Collection Management
Location: Montgomery County Public Library
Posted: MLA
Salary: $82,352.00 – $131,852.00
Position Overview
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, forward-thinking librarian who loves discovering great books and shaping collections for diverse communities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, confidence working with data and digital tools, and a genuine enthusiasm for collection development. You excel at managing time-sensitive workloads, staying curious about emerging trends, and enjoy collaborating with branch staff to keep our collections fresh, relevant, and community-focused. If you’re energized by thoughtful selection work, eager to innovate, and committed to professional growth, we’d be excited to have you on our team.
Bilingual applicants, particularly those who speak Spanish or Chinese, are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish/Chinese to English and vice versa.
Responsibilities
– Reviewing and evaluating a high volume of print and digital book titles year-round, making thoughtful, timely selections grounded in policy, budget, circulation trends, and input from branches and patrons.
– Monitoring and tracking expenditures in assigned fund codes using spreadsheets and internal databases to ensure accuracy, balance, and responsible stewardship of collection funds.
– Working across multiple technology platforms to build, download, and place electronic orders with precision and efficiency.
– Serving as the subject matter expert for your assigned collection areas—supporting branch staff, answering questions, conducting branch visits, reviewing weeding data, and creating book recommendations and reading lists.
– Contributing to system wide initiatives and special projects, including branch renovations, new building openings, and the rollout of new collections.
– Participating in ongoing training and maintaining professional certification to stay current with best practices in collection development.
Collection Management operates from 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening shifts may be required, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
– Education: Master’s degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
– Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery County’s system.
– Equivalency: None.
– Licensure: Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to sustain licensing. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Medical Exam Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
– Experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
– Experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting.
– Technology skills to include knowledge of at least one Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, MS Office software and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
– Experience with budgets and/or project planning.
– Language skills in Spanish or Chinese.
See the full job description and apply: https://members.mdlib.org/jobline/Details/librarian-ii-364404