Salary
$83,556.00 - $134,086.00 Annually

Location 
22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA

Job Type
Permanent

Job Number
2026-00265

Department
Department of Public Libraries

Division
LIB 71 Detention Center Library

Opening Date
05/07/2026

Closing Date
5/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA
Exempt

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Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 to $115,894 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers.

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county. A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers.

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is looking for a Senior Librarian to manage the operation of our branch award-winning library in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF). The Senior Librarian position is a Branch Supervisor role.

The MCCF Library offers a full range of services to incarcerated individuals, including legal reference resources, materials, educational support, self-help and general popular interest reading materials for personal enrichment. The MCCF Library supports Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) Programs and Services re-entry initiatives. A suitable candidate for this position will balance passion for working in a carceral environment and its unique challenges to ensure best practice library services.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional multi­ lingual pay may be available after successfully passing a multilingual examination.

What You'll Be Doing

Your primary duties will include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the MCCF Library Branch
• Provide direct supervision of library staff to include training or recommendations for training as necessary
• Maintain service statistics
• Routinely communicate to MCPL administration the status of MCCF Library operations and need for support as necessary
• Routinely communicate to the DOCR Deputy Warden for Programs and Services for clarity and support regarding library service in the context of DOCR policies and procedures
• Routinely communicate and collaborate with MCPL Collection Management for ongoing MCCF Library general collection development, as well as legal resources both digital and in print
• Serve on MCPL leadership committees and initiatives that may enhance MCCF branch operations
• Participate in professional organizations and associations with a correctional library service component
• Liaise with DOCR and MCPL to support the vision and mission of both departments in the context of library service

Successful Candidates will:

• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public service.
• Value building collaborative relationships with community members and organizations, as well as colleagues across MCPL.
• Be responsive to the emerging needs of Montgomery County residents, developing and delivering programs and services that reflect the unique needs of an incarcerated population.
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to implement changes to better serve our incarcerated community
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through a variety of platforms
• Ready to grasp new technologies and train staff to use these technologies
• Comfortable in developing, presenting, and evaluating training, virtually and in person
• An empathetic listener who enjoys understanding and responding to the needs of customers and staff
• Ready to understand the part your branch plays in the Department and the role the Department plays in County government
  

Hours for this position:

All employees should expect to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours; however, the MCCF Library is currently open on weekdays. The MCCF Library schedule could change at any time to include evening or weekend hours with sufficient notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

Equivalency: No equivalency applies.

Experience: 4 years of professional library experience.

Licensure: Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of contact hours to sustain State licensure requirements for this position (Note: There will be no substitutions for this section).

Medical Exam Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form as well to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role. You will also need to complete and pass a Drug Screen.

Background Check Protocol: This position requires completion and passing of a Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) Background check.

Financial Disclosure Statement: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement, and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria.

We will use preferred criteria screening questions:

• Proven experience leading a diverse team. Emphasis on developing and motivating staff by creating a culture of open communication, coaching and/or supervising personnel, including providing input to or creating performance evaluations and staff schedules.
• Experience leading meetings, creating agendas, and/or developing training materials.
• Providing customer service and resolving complex customer service issues in a library setting; being person in charge in absence of a manager or supervisor
• Technology skills to include knowledge of Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, MS Office software and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.

We will use interview preference criteria:

• Work experience in a correctional setting
• Spanish language proficiency
• Basic understanding of the Montgomery County court system and legal reference work
• Experience leading a team or supervising personnel that includes writing performance evaluations
• Experience providing staff training with strategies to ensure mastery
• Experience managing and developing a library collection for incarcerated population

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Employer

Montgomery County (MD)

Address

101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone

240-777-0311

Website

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr