Chief Executive Officer

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Overall Position Purpose: The Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) is governed by an 18-member Board of Library Trustees authorized under State of Maryland law dating to the 1940s. Under its 1936 Articles of Incorporation the Board is self-perpetuating meaning Trustees are appointed by the Board pursuant to established bylaws and State law. AACPL receives its primary funding from Anne Arundel County government with the elected County Executive proposing annual operating and capital budgets for approval by the seven-member County Council. The State of Maryland provides significant annual funding support to the library system representing approximately 8% of the operating budget while the County provides approximately 90%. The Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation also provides substantial financial support for priorities beyond County funding capacity.

Under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership for AACPL and oversees the delivery of library services programs collections and community resources throughout Anne Arundel County. The CEO advances the librarys reputation and impact locally statewide and nationally through advocacy partnership development and promotion of AACPLs mission and services. The CEO establishes organizational priorities and directs the effective stewardship of the librarys workforce operating and capital budgets facilities and long-range capital planning. The CEO leads a high-performing Executive Team and fosters a culture of excellence innovation transparency accountability and public service. The CEO serves as an ex officio member of both the Board of Library Trustees and the Library Foundation Board of Directors. The CEO serves as the chief ambassador and public voice for AACPL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Library Science or its equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program.
• At least seven years of public library experience in an administrative leadership capacity including five years of executive-level management experience.
• A valid drivers license demonstrating a clean driving record is required to operate County-owned and insured vehicles.
• A criminal and financial background check is required.

Necessary Special Requirement: Ability to meet re-certification requirements of the Maryland State Library Agency.

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

TO APPLY: The Anne Arundel County Public Library is committed to building a workforce thats as diverse and authentic as the community it serves. If this opportunity excites you and you have relevant experience and skills even if you dont check every box we want to hear from you.To apply please forward electronic copies of the following information to :

• Compelling letter of interest
• Resume outlining how your experience meets the position qualifications
• Contact information for three work-related references including a current supervisor who will not be contacted until mutual interest is established

Applications are due by 11:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday August 23 2026

TIMETABLE:Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than August 29 2026. Interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of September 21 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 . (https// 6/18/26 POST PUBLIC & STAFF