Salary : $82,352.00 - $131,852.00 Annually
Location : 2 Metropolitan Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:Department: Department of Public Libraries
Division: LIB 71 Collection Management
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $82,352 to $117,375, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe're seeking a detail-oriented, forward-thinking librarian who loves discovering great books and shaping collections for diverse communities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, confidence working with data and digital tools, and a genuine enthusiasm for collection development. You excel at managing time-sensitive workloads, staying curious about emerging trends, and enjoy collaborating with branch staff to keep our collections fresh, relevant, and community-focused. If you're energized by thoughtful selection work, eager to innovate, and committed to professional growth, we'd be excited to have you on our team.
Bilingual applicants, particularly those who speak Spanish or Chinese, are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish/Chinese to English and vice versa.
What You'll Be Doing• Reviewing and evaluating a high volume of print and digital book titles year-round, making thoughtful, timely selections grounded in policy, budget, circulation trends, and input from branches and patrons.
• Monitoring and tracking expenditures in assigned fund codes using spreadsheets and internal databases to ensure accuracy, balance, and responsible stewardship of collection funds.
• Working across multiple technology platforms to build, download, and place electronic orders with precision and efficiency.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for your assigned collection areas-supporting branch staff, answering questions, conducting branch visits, reviewing weeding data, and creating book recommendations and reading lists.
• Contributing to system wide initiatives and special projects, including branch renovations, new building openings, and the rollout of new collections.
• Participating in ongoing training and maintaining professional certification to stay current with best practices in collection development.
Hours for this position:
Collection Management operates from 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening shifts may be required, as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery County's system.
Equivalency: 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.
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 PreferencesAll Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting.
- Technology skills to include knowledge of at least one Integrated Library System (ILS), office equipment, mobile apps, MS Office software and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals.
- Experience with budgets and/or project planning.
- Language skills in Spanish or Chinese.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe 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.
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.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
Do you have a Master's degree in library science or library information science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association? 02
Do you have two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery County's system? 03
Will you be able to maintain appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to sustain licensing? 04
Do you have experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail? 05
Please explain your experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Please include the position(s) on your resume where this experience was gained. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A." 06
Do you have Experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting? 07
Please explain your experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government or academic library setting. Please include the position(s) on your resume where this experience was gained. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A." 08
Do you have experience juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment? 09
Please explain your experience juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment. Please include the position(s) on your resume where this experience was gained. If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A". Required Question
