Collection Strategies Director

Location: Headquarters

Overall Position Purpose: This is advanced and highly responsible work responsible for collection management and development, acquisitions, and technical services including supervising and overseeing the selection and acquisition of traditional and emerging formats of library materials and oversight of the cataloguing and processing department. Work includes significant participation in committee and consultative activities in recommending the broad policies and operating procedures for the system, including those involved in developing vendor specifications for materials delivery, and guidelines for collection development and weeding which are implemented by branch staff to keep the collection customer-oriented and current. The responsibilities further extend to recommending the annual operating budget request for materials, oversight of these budget expenditures, and evaluation of usage patterns.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited program, and a minimum of 6 years professional librarian work experience in a public library, including 4 years of supervisory experience and 3 years (within last 10 years) experience in collection development, acquisitions, and oversight of a substantial budget. Related experience in technical services management preferred.

Necessary 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 contact hours of continuing education every 5 years.

The library reserves the right to re-advertise this position if there is an insufficient pool of applicants.

TO APPLY: Complete the 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 humanresources@aacpl.net. All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., May 25, 2026.