About the Position

The Washington County Free Library (WCFL) seeks an organized and flexible librarian who will bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong management skills to lead a Branch Library Services Department dedicated to serving the Washington County communities outside of Hagerstown. This position supervises and administers the department, including providing coverage at various locations as needed, while supporting the library’s mission and strategic plan; work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative. A commitment to public service to diverse groups of people is required, along with strong administrative and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must also have an understanding of a public library’s needs and priorities on a system level, and a commitment to working with other department heads and Administration to meet those needs on a continuing basis. Additionally, the position requires a willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Washington County and work a flexible schedule when needed.

About WCFL

Located in Western Maryland, in the tri-state area where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet, WCFL is a rapidly developing library system dedicated to building a strong and vibrant community. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, learn, and transform, WCFL connects people to ideas and resources and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

Location: Fletcher Branch (Hagerstown, MD) of the Washington County Free Library, with required coverage at other WCFL locations as scheduling needs arise.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (non-exempt); varied schedule during WCFL’s regular operating hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: Anticipated hiring rate will be $28.29/hour; benefits provided. This position may experience changes in the next fiscal year, with an expansion of duties and a higher pay rate.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

This list is representative and does not include all the duties this position entails:

• Administers and supervises the Branch Library Services Department, which is responsible for providing library services to Washington County communities outside of Hagerstown.
• Formulates targeted goals and objectives for the department and oversees their implementation.
• Provides initial onboarding training to all new Branch Library Services employees.
• Assists in troubleshooting various facility issues at the assigned branch libraries.
• Coordinates, monitors, and approves programming at the branch libraries; ensures that programming meets the objectives of the Strategic Plan, the direction set by the Director of Public Services, and is cohesive with other system-wide programming.
• May perform routine circulation and customer service tasks, including, but not limited to, checking materials in and out, providing assistance with accessing, locating, and requesting materials, performing general reader’s advisory, basic reference assistance, and technology assistance.
• Assists the Head of Collection Management with the evaluation and assessment of collection needs by community; makes specific recommendations for adjustments by library branch and collection.
• Coordinates the maintenance and inventory of branch library collections under the direction of, and in cooperation with, the Head of Collection Management; coordinates and participates in weeding at various branches as needed under the direction of the Head of Collection Management.
• Formulates, prepares, and submits a departmental budget and tracks departmental spending across all areas to ensure budgetary compliance and best practices.
• Ensures that a defined list of departmental statistics is collected, compiled, and recorded on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as directed, and analyzes collected data to make recommendations and/or adjustments to services.
• Travels to branch libraries throughout Washington County, both on a regular rotation and as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of librarianship and administrative management. 
• Knowledge and skills necessary to supervise, guide, evaluate, and train assigned staff, and communicate with library staff on all levels. 
• Ability to effectively plan, organize work, determine priorities, multi-task, make decisions, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, positive attitude, and good judgment. 
• Strong customer services skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to effectively and creatively solve problems, including the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
• Ability to work independently, as well as with others, and be patient with patrons and staff. 
• Proficiency in operating relevant computer systems and the flexibility to adapt to new technologies; systems include, but are not limited to, the library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), the Internet, and any new emerging library technologies. 
• Ability to evaluate community needs, interests, and expectations as these relate to the programming and other community needs, and to adjust library services as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program and experience in professional library work, including supervisory/management experience. 

Progressive relevant experience in public libraries at a librarian level sufficient to meet the requirements of the position, including supervisory experience. 

A valid driver’s license and a willingness and ability to travel regularly within Washington County and work at other branches as needed. 

Must be eligible for Maryland Public Librarian Certification.

Total Compensation Package

WCFL offers a comprehensive compensation package that reflects our commitment to supporting and valuing our employees. For a complete overview of benefits and employee programs, please visit the WCFL employment page at https://www.washcolibrary.org/employment.

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Indeed. Position open until filled; applications received by Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. October 13, 2026, will be given first consideration.

The Washington County Free Library recognizes the principles of diversity, equity, 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 the Washington County Free Library today.