ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites qualified applicants to apply. The library values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. AACPL’s 16 branches serve over 595,000 residents, with an annual circulation of over 6.1 million items. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.aacpl.net.
POSITION: Chief Operating Officer
LOCATION: Headquarters
GRADE: 24MA – 37.5 hours/weekly
SALARY RANGE: $143,257 – $243,569
Overall Position Purpose: Work involves responsibility for formulating, developing plans for, and fostering satisfaction of the library’s strategic directions through its public service units and branches. Work includes supervising the heads of the three regional areas and evaluating the performance of branch libraries in achieving the goals and objectives of the Library System. Responsible for guiding and supervising library community engagement, public services, collection strategies, and circulation services to fulfill the library’s strategic plan. Work also includes contributing to the development of capital and operating budget requests, and physical plant planning and supervision. These responsibilities involve important obligations in representing the System before the board of Trustees, funding agencies, and community groups.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program; seven (7) years’ experience in professional/management in planning and conducting public library services and programs; and five (5) years of supervisory responsibility.
Necessary Special Requirement: Ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.
The library reserves the right to re-advertise this position if there is an insufficient pool of applicants.
TO APPLY: Complete AACPL Employment Application Form (Refer to attachment in this announcement). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application on AACPL’s Recruitment Page (https//www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Questions may be directed to [email protected]. All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., July 24, 2026.
TIMETABLE: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than August 5, 2026. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of August 10, 2026.
Anne Arundel County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or county law. If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107. (https//doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay) 7/2/26 POST EXTERNAL & STAFF
Detailed information about benefits can be found here: https://www.aacpl.net/about/jobs
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program; seven (7) years’ experience in professional/management in planning and conducting public library services and programs; and five (5) years of supervisory responsibility.
Anne Arundel County Public Library seeks to create a welcoming and evolving community where all people connect, grow, and belong. We are a community connector, using our resources and partnerships to educate, enrich, and inspire the lives of all people. The library is an active agent of change in the world working to advance diversity, inclusion and belonging for our staff, customers, partners and the whole community for an equitable library and society. We are committed to using our resources and partnerships to improve the lives of people of every race, ethnicity, culture, faith, age, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status and gender. We value kindness, curiosity and belonging. If you share similar goals, we invite you to join our team.