Library Director/Administrator

Somerset County Library System

Princess Anne, Maryland, US (on-site)

Job Information:

Job Type: Full time/On Site

Salary: $75 - $85,000 per annum

Minimum Experience: 5 – 7 years 

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree

Company Type: Public Library System

Job Category: Administrative/Management

Brief Description/Overview:

This is a full-time FLSA Exempt position which oversees three library branches and 20 full and part-time staff.

The Somerset County Library System is seeking an experienced administrative professional to lead the three libraries that comprise the System. The System is located in beautiful Somerset County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and minutes from Atlantic Ocean beaches and waterways, the Chesapeake Bay, fishing, boating and a large variety of scenic outdoor activities. Minutes from two large universities and a community college, there is a plethora of cultural and athletic events going on year around. As a member of the Eastern Shore Library Consortium and the Maryland State Library System, we offer access to a wide variety of library resources.

The Mission of the Somerset County Library System is “To connect county residents to the world by creating wide-ranging collections, classes, events, services and spaces”. The library system was formed in 1967 when the Princess Anne library and the library located in Crisfield joined under one board of trustees. A third location was added in Ewell which serves the residents of Smith Island, a short boat ride away.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Somerset County Library Trustees, the Library Director/Administrator is responsible for the overall strategic and day-to-day operations of the library system.

• Acts as CEO of the library and all branches including staff and services.
• Oversees, initiates, and implements strategic planning, technology developments and acquisition, and manages all aspects of facility maintenance and development.
• Develops and manages Operating and Capital Budgets, pursues grants and external funding; manages personnel expenditures, collection development, and patron services. Prepares financial reports.
• Applies leadership strategies to resolve library and personnel issues.
• As a part of the administrative team, oversees, updates, and reviews policies and procedures.
• Appoints library staff, communicates with senior management team, and provides staff and volunteer orientation, training and professional development. Serve as a liaison with state staff development personnel.
• Directly or indirectly manages all staff and volunteers, including hiring, training, scheduling, division or work, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares for and participates in all Library Board meetings, including development of agenda items related to policy changes and policy development.
• Acts as primary point of contact with government officials, Somerset County commissioners, the Eastern Shore Library Consortium, the Maryland State Library Agency, other libraries, the public schools and other community agencies.
• Develops and evaluates library services especially in relation to changing community needs. Creates opportunities for community communication needs and  desires regarding library services and access.
• Models expected behaviors and competencies and enforces rules of conduct, prepares or delegates incident reporting and liaises with local authorities as necessary.
• Participates in professional development and participates in professional development organizations, state meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and professional reading.
• Develops, reviews and analyzes statistical information and financial reports. Generates periodic reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Librarianship from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as following acceptable education practices.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional library experience, two years of which must be in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Occasional stooping or bending. Occasional lifting such as reams of paper, books or other materials. Normal safety precautions for work in offices, observation of fire regulations, traffic rules when traveling by road, water or air.

Special Requirements: 

The successful candidate must possess a Professional Library Director Certification issued by the Maryland State Superintendent or apply for the certification within 6 months of starting employment.

Applications:

Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter to directorsearch@somelibrary.org by November 18, 2026.