Head, Facilities and Borrower Services

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites applications for the position of Head, Facilities and Borrower Services – AACPL’s 15 branches serve 540,000+residents, with an annual circulation of over 4.8 million items. For more information about our services, visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net.

Salary range: $57,885 - $96,410 (Hiring range: $57,885 - $77,148)

Fulltime salary range is based on 37.5 hours/week

Excellent benefits package includes eligibility to earn up to 4 weeks of annual leave, starting with first year of employment.

Responsibilities include: Overseeing two areas for the Library System: facilities management and borrower services. Work involves supervision of the Maintenance Department at Library Headquarters with responsibility for system-wide building maintenance and delivery; oversight of circulation policies and procedures; coordination of the Library’s safety program; and other duties as assigned, including tasks related to the Library’s capital building program and strategic plan. See attached job description for position responsibilities and additional job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program plus two years of professional experience and some experience in personnel supervision, training and development, automated circulation systems, library buildings and maintenance, the daily operating procedures of a large public library system, and the strategic planning process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian in the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and completed AACPL Employment Application Form to Ms. Terry Bowen at humanresources@aacpl.net. All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. July 15, 2013.

To download the AACPL employment application form (Library Information/ Job &Volunteer Opportunities) visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net

TIMETABLE: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than July 19, 2013. Interviews will be scheduled the week of July 22, 2013. Target start date is August 26, 2013.

Anne Arundel County Public Library is committed to diversity in the workplace. Anne Arundel County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Library’s policy is to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national or ancestral origin, sexual orientation, and/or disability in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107, (www.mdrelay.org).