Specialized Collections Librarian Job at Community College of Baltimore County i

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Community College of Baltimore County provided pay range: $77,156.00/yr – $106,800.00/yr

Class Description

The Specialized Collections Librarian provides leadership for developing and assessing the CCBC Libraries’ customized collections, including circulating print, Lit Picks (leisure reading), specialized periodical, and the Library’s special collections and archives. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating the three campus libraries’ book and print collections; preparing budget analyses and recommendations; and coordinating collection activities with academic school liaison librarians from all campuses. The Specialized Collections works closely with the E-Resources and Discovery and Cataloging and Metadata Librarians. The Specialized Collections Librarian is responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and management of a balanced library collection as well as for setting collection development policies and goals and implementing ongoing collection assessment. The Specialized Collections Librarian also provides reference service on the information desk, participates in formal and informal information literacy instruction, and serves as a liaison to a CCBC academic school for collection, instruction, and outreach.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution required.
• One year experience with special collections or archives.
• One year experience with management of subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience.
• Professional academic library experience preferred.
• Community college experience preferred.

Apply by January 7, 2026 for best consideration.

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Facilitate and support student learning of information literacy by developing and providing clear and effective instruction using traditional and technology-based instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions aligned with course objectives and assignments.
• Conduct reference interviews and consultations.
• Create research guides and other print and digital learning objects and teaching aids.
• Serve as a library liaison to one or more academic departments.
• Staff information desk, including opening, evening, and Saturday hours.
• Participate in collection maintenance projects and collection development.
• Communicate effectively by responding to e‑emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise through ongoing professional development or scholarship.
• Collaborate with department by completing and submitting reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in committee, departmental, College and School meetings.
• Provide College and Community Service through collegial and individual initiatives.

Position Specific Essential Duties

• Coordinates collection selection, acquisition, and deaccession of CCBC library’s physical information resource collections, including books, media, serials, with academic school liaison librarians at all campus libraries. Serves as primary selector/approver for majority of physical and/or firm/direct acquisitions for CCBC libraries.
• Supports liaison librarians in the collection management process.
• Serves as lead for library’s Special Collections and College Archives.
• Develops and updates collection policies and prepares collection statements and reports.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff in acquisitions and special collections.
• Recommends acquisitions budget allocations and spending plans to the sr. Director of Library Services.
• Monitors budget to ensure appropriate flow of resources relative to the fiscal year cycle and annual collections-based plans.
• Evaluates library resources in response to college curriculum and program changes, and to accreditation initiatives. Identifies, plans, and coordinate implementation of modifications to collections and formats with library team.
• Supports liaison librarians’ participation in the collection management process.

Benefits

Health and Medical

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

Prescription Drug Benefits

• For CIGNA Plans – included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser – included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000

Financial Term Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full‑time employees, part‑time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford

Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long‑Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non‑contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Legal Services

Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union

First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It’s convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral

Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits

Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance

Eligible full‑time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award

Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits‑eligible employees! Read more: McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits‑eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners. Children of ANY current full‑time benefits‑eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full‑time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College’s priority and its legacy. The College’s expert faculty‑mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K‑12 educators.

Mandated Federal Benefits

Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education