Librarian II (Part Time), Grade 24

Librarian II (Part Time), Grade 24

Location

2 Metropolitan Ct Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00538

Department

Department of Public Libraries

Division

LIB 71 Collection Management

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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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 based off 20 hours per week will be $41,176 to $58,862 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.

Montgomery County Public Libraries 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

We're seeking a detail-oriented, forward-thinking librarian who loves discovering great books and 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 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 Youll 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:

• This is a part time, 20 hour per week role.
• 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.
• Collection Management operates from 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 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 Countys system.

Licensure: Employees will be responsible for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (Contact Hours) to sustain State licensure requirements for this position. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section

Equivalency: No equivalency applies.

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

All 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 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 applicants 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 Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys 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.

Leave Benefits

Our 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 Benefits

All 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 Forgiveness

Montgomery 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 Benefit

County 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 Costs

Working 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 Wellbeing

We 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 Benefits

01

Do you have at least two (2) years of professional experience as a librarian in a public library system comparable to Montgomery Countys system?

• Yes
• No

02

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?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand that you will be for maintaining appropriate level of Continuing Education Units (Contact Hours) to sustain State licensure requirements for this position?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail?

• Yes
• No

05

Please explain your experience balancing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please state N/A.

06

Do you have experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting?

• Yes
• No

07

Please explain your experience developing and/or maintaining a library collection in a public, school, government, or academic library setting. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A".

08

Do you have experience with budgets and/or project planning?

• yes
• No

09

Please explain your experience with budgets and/or project planning. Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A".

10

Do you have knowledge of at least one Integrated Library System (ILS)?

• Yes
• No

11

Please explain your experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS). Please indicate which job(s) on your resume demonstrate this experience. If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr