About this role
Pay Rate:
$45,825 - $73,320 annually plus benefits
The initial compensation for this position generally falls between $45,825.00 and $48,116.25, contingent upon relevant experience and qualifications.
Schedule:
37.5 hours per week
Must be able to work day, evening, and weekend hours.
Apply By:
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Job Summary
Manages scheduling for Information Services staff, supervises assigned staff, and serves as the branch Volunteer Coordinator.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions
- Serves as librarian in charge (LIC) as scheduled.
- Responsible for overseeing substitute staff and volunteers, including:
Participating in staff interviews, hiring, and onboarding
- Training, coaching, and managing staff
- Scheduling and approving timesheets
- Evaluating staff
- Provides exceptional customer service at the public service desk through reference, readers advisory, and circulation assistance in person and by phone.
- Stays current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and library best practices to maintain informed, high-quality service delivery.
- Develops and maintains adult collections, according to system guidelines and practices; recommends new titles for acquisition.
- Designs and delivers high-quality programming for children, teens, and adults both onsite and offsite.
- Assist in the design and maintenance of visually engaging displays to highlight collections and encourage use of library materials.
- Clearly communicates library policies and procedures to customers, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
- Oversees applicable budgets.
- Responsible for all work-related tasks, such as attending system meetings, preparing and submitting reports, attending training and workshops, and representing the library at statewide meetings as assigned
- Maintains professional growth and development through participation in library teams, committees, outreach, training activities, and professional organizations.
- Provides branch-specific support as needed.
- Performs other duties as instructed and assigned.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to schedule, supervise, assign, train, and evaluate the work of others.
- Ability to maintain Maryland Library Associate continuing education requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of reference and reader’s advisory services.
- Current knowledge of information sources and search tools.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection development and maintenance.
- Knowledge of all CCPL policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Familiar with relevant computer equipment and associated software applications.
- Ability to operate Library equipment.
- Ability to develop and present programs.
- Commitment to excellent internal and external customer service.
- Excellent communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Requires 90 contact hours of approved in-service training through Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) within first 2 years of employment or 9 hours of formal academic course work in library science.