Exempt; full time; 40 hours per week; varied days and hours during FCPL regular operating schedule; full benefits; position subject to system-wide reassignment.

Librarian I salary =   $60,846.59 - $103,439.21 per year 

Library Specialist salary = $53,145.77- $90,347.81 per year

This professional position assists in managing Children's or Teen Services at the C. Burr Artz Public Library.  This position provides direct library service to the general public.  Supervision may be given to Substitutes, Shelvers, On-call employees and/or volunteers; direction may be given to department staff.  Supervision is received from the Branch Administrator, Assistant Branch Administrator or the Supervisor, Children's or Teen Services.

3 Vacancies at C. Burr Artz Library 

• 2 vacancies for Children's Services
• 1 vacancy for Teen Services

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

LIBRARIAN I REQUIREMENT ($60,846.59 - $103,439.21 per year):

• Master of Library Science degree (ALA accredited program); may consider candidates who will obtain the MLS within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting

LIBRARY SPECIALIST REQUIREMENT ($53,145.77 - $90,347.81 per year):

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university
• Minimum 6 months recent (within last 5 years) library work experience
• Minimum 2 years of customer service work experience working directly with the public in retail, education, community or public relations, or any high traffic customer service setting

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• 1 year work experience supervising or directing the work of others
• 1 year of work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• 1 year work experience developing and presenting programs for children aged birth to 5th grade
• 1 year of work experience in teen services 
• Current Frederick County Public Library Employee 

To view the full job description and to apply, please to www.frederickcountymd.gov. Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm EDT, October 26, 2026.