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Chief Operating Officer
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites qualified applicants to apply. The library values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.   AACPL’s 16 branches serve over 600,000 residents, with an annual circulation of over 6.1 million items.  For more information about our services, visit our website at www.aacpl.net.   
 
POSITION:             Chief Operating Officer
LOCATION:            Headquarters
SALARY RANGE:   $143,257 - $243,569
GRADE:                  24 MA – 37.5 hours/weekly
 
 
Overall Position Purpose: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic and operational leadership for the Anne Arundel County Public Library's Branch Operations, Public Services, Community Engagement, Collection Strategies, and Technical Services. The COO is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer experiences, efficient system-wide operations, and alignment of operational services with the Library's Strategic Plan.
 
The COO develops and implements operational strategies; oversees service delivery, organizational performance, capital planning, and operational budgets; and fosters collaboration across departments to improve organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement. The position provides executive oversight of the Collection Strategies Director, Regional Managers, Community Engagement Manager, and Circulation Services Manager, ensuring that collections, technical services, and public-facing operations work together to meet community needs. The COO represents the Library before the Board of Trustees, County Government, community organizations, and professional associations as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Organization: Anne Arundel County Public Library
Location: Annapolis,  MD 
United States
Salary: $143,257 - $243,569
Posting Start Date: 7/17/2026
Date Posted: 7/17/2026
Requirements Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public library administration.
• Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff, including responsibility for organizational planning, performance management, coaching, and staff development.
 
 
Necessary Special Requirement: Must maintain Maryland Public Librarian Certification by completing required continuing education and recertification requirements (90 hours of training every 5 years).

To Apply: 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., July 31, 2026.   
 
Status: This listing expires on: 9/15/2026
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Organization Information
Name:
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Address:
5 Harry S Truman Pkwy

Annapolis,  MD 21401
United States
Email:
humanresources@aacpl.net
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Contact:
Stephanie Patton