Librarian II, Grade 24

Montgomery County • 2 Metropolitan Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA, MD

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About The Position

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking a detail-oriented, forward-thinking librarian to develop and manage collections for diverse communities. The position reviews and selects print and digital titles, manages collection funds and electronic orders, and supports branch staff as a subject matter expert. The librarian also contributes to system-wide projects and maintains professional certification through ongoing training. Collection Management operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekend and evening shifts may be required as needed. The anticipated hiring range is $82,352 to $117,375, based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
• Two years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery County’s system.
• Maintain the appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to sustain licensing.
• If multilingual skills are claimed, pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting; advanced proficiency also requires passing a translation examination from Spanish or Chinese to English and vice versa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience developing or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting.
• Knowledge of at least one Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, and MS Office software, and experience troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
• Experience with budgets or project planning.
• Spanish or Chinese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate a high volume of print and digital book titles throughout the year, making timely selections based on policy, budget, circulation trends, and input from branches and patrons.
• Monitor and track expenditures in assigned fund codes using spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Use multiple technology platforms to build, download, and place electronic orders accurately and efficiently.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned collection areas by supporting branch staff, answering questions, conducting branch visits, reviewing weeding data, and creating book recommendations and reading lists.
• Contribute to system-wide initiatives and special projects, including branch renovations, new building openings, and new collection rollouts.
• Participate in ongoing training and maintain professional certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level