LIBRARIAN I / LIBRARY SPECIALIST CHILDREN'S SERVICES, C. Burr Artz Public Library and Urbana Regional Library, Frederick County Public Libraries, Maryland (2 Vacancies)

Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking 2 creative, energetic, and visionary Librarian I or Library Specialists in Children’s Services for the C. Burr Artz Public Library and the Urbana Regional Library. Located in West-Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and transform, FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

These professional positions assist in managing Children's Services at the C. Burr Artz Public Library and the Urbana Regional Library providing direct library service to the general public, ensuring that children, their families and caregivers experience the joy of reading in a friendly, creative and dynamic Children’s Department. 

Frederick County Government recognizes 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.

Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm EST, January 20, 2026. For complete job description and to apply go to www.frederickcountymd.gov

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (varied workdays and hours within FCPL operating schedule)

Librarian I Salary: $59,074.36 - $100,426.42 Annually

Library Specialist Salary: $51,597.84 - $87,716.32 Annually

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 exceptions. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARIAN I ($59,074.36 - $100,426.42 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 work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• 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
• Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire with MLS-current certification must then be maintained
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EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST ($51,597.84 - $87,716.32 per year)

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university
• Minimum 6 months recent (within last 5 years) library work experience
• Minimum 1 year of work experience working with children aged birth to 5th grade (internships may be considered)
• 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
• Library Associate certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 2 years after hire, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable