Salary
$70,556.00 - $112,166.00 Annually

Location 
8005 Connecticut Ave Chevy Chase MD 20815 USA

Job Type
Permanent

Job Number
2026-00360

Department
Department of Public Libraries

Division
LIB 71 Chevy Chase Library

Opening Date
06/25/2026

Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $98,587 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 accommodations 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

Are you looking to join an innovative, collaborative, and diverse team? Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is seeking highly motivated librarians to provide excellent customer service and equalize opportunity for Montgomery County residents.

MCPL seeks ambitious, confident team players that enjoy connecting customers with materials and resources, are eager to learn, and embrace the transformative nature of public libraries. The ideal candidate for this role is an effective communicator, customer service oriented, and committed public servant.

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.
• Hold an MLS, MLIS or similar American Library Association accredited degree.
• Communicate clearly across a variety of mediums and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Be comfortable presenting to crowd.
• Be an empathetic listener who enjoys understanding the needs of our customers.
• Provide exemplary service to all library customers.
• Value problem solving and strategizing solutions.
• Create and organize procedures, workflows, and processes that support daily performance of a library.
• Steer collaborative efforts within a team and through partnerships.
• Readily grasp new technologies and platforms.

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

What You'll Be Doing

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

The Librarian I (Download PDF reader) at MCPL provides reference, readers advisory, programming, and general assistance in support of the mission, vision, and values of Montgomery County Public Libraries. 

Under supervision, the Librarian I will…

• Promote and support MCPL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values with staff and customers. Center the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work.
• Provide professional librarian assistance in person and by telephone or email to Adults and Teens for locating print and electronic information resources, books, audiobooks, videos, and other resources.
• Plan and present programs for specific ages.
• Assist in weeding and merchandising materials in the branch collection.
• Perform outreach to the community and outside agencies.
• Provide one-on-one computer instruction and assistance as needed.
• Participate in committees, workgroups for projects, and initiatives for the library system.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL GENERATE A 6-MONTH ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR THE LIBRARIAN I POSITIONS AT ALL BRANCH LOCATIONS WITHIN MCPL.

Hours for this position:

• Library hours of operation are 7 days a week including evenings, days, and weekends. Employees are expected to be available for work during these times. Individual schedules, including evenings and weekends, will vary based on branch operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: 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. 

Equivalency: None

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

We will use preferred criteria screening questions:

• Proven experience leading diverse teams. 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:

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

1. Providing direct service to customers.
2. Programming for a wide range of audiences that might include teens, adults, older adults and the disability community.
3. Providing formal or informal readers advisory.
4. Familiarity with integrated library systems, online databases, and other electronic resources to locate material, place holds, search indices.
5. Demonstrating and providing formal or informal instruction in the use of technology that might include software, apps, tablets, and eReaders

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

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