Library Jobs
Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to apply for a position should contact the Human Resources Office at 410-273-5600 PRIOR to submitting the application.
Harford County Public Library is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Library’s policy is to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ancestral origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with applicable laws. Harford County Public Library is a drug free/smoke free workplace.
Vacancy Announcements
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Harford County Public Library. Currently there are no vacancy announcements; however, we encourage you to visit this site in the future.
Employment Application
Employment applications are available at any library branch at the circulation desk, from the Human Resources Office, or online.
Download, view, and print an Employment Application (pdf)
General Instructions
- A Harford County Public Library employment application for employment must be completed when applying for employment with the library.
- Only applications with a revision date of 12/05 will be accepted.
- A resume may be attached and is strongly encouraged, but cannot be substituted for completion of the application.
- Applications are only accepted for current vacancies. Once the position has been filled, the application will not be considered for future vacancies.
- The application must indicate a valid vacancy number and position title.
- A separate application must be completed for each vacancy for which you are applying.
- An application that is submitted with two or more vacancy numbers will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant. [Helpful Hint: You may photocopy the completed application and then write separate vacancy number/ position title and include your original signature on each copy.]
- Unsolicited applications will be returned to the applicant.
- When completing the application, do not state “refer to resume.” The application must be completed in its entirety including signing and dating in all designated areas.
- Employment applications are available at any library branch at the circulation desk, from the Human Resources Office, or online.
- Applications must be typed or printed in ink.
- Electronic applications are not accepted at this time.
Position Requirements
- Please be sure to thoroughly read the position requirements on the vacancy announcement of the position for which you are applying.
- Applicants must meet minimum requirements.
- Applicants who received their diploma and/or degree from outside of the United States must submit a certified Education Credential Evaluation along with the completed application verifying the diploma/degree equates to the position requirements he/she is applying.
- If a position requires a degree or certification, a copy of your transcript(s) must be provided for all coursework completed or of your awarded certification. If you are currently enrolled in high school or graduated in the year 2000 or thereafter, please note the library participates in the “Achievement Counts” program; therefore, you are required to provide a copy of your high school transcript. All offers of employment are contingent on receiving appropriate documentation.
Deadline for Application
- “Closing Date” means applications and supporting documentation must be received in the Human Resources Department by the closing date given on the vacancy announcement.
- “Best Consideration Date” means application and supporting documentation will continue to be accepted after the best consideration date. However, preferential consideration is given to those applications received by the best consideration date given on the vacancy announcement. The announcement will continue to be posted until the position is filled.
- Completed applications and supporting information are accepted via postal mail to Harford County Public Library, Attn: Human Resources - Employment, 1221A Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, Maryland 21017 or via fax to 410-273-5629.
Equal Employment Opportunity Applicant Information Form
- We appreciate you taking the time and effort in voluntarily completing the Equal Employment Opportunity Applicant Information form as part of the application process. This information assists in the library’s on-going equal employment opportunity efforts and in meeting the requirements of certain federal regulatory agencies.
- This information is confidential and will not be used in any employment decisions nor will it be kept with your application.
Hourly/Salaried Positions
- All hourly and salaried employees who are expected to work 500 hours or more per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) are required to enroll in the Pension System of the State of Maryland. Enrollment requires a mandatory contribution as set by the pension system, currently listed as 5%.
- All non-supervisory new hires are on probation for a period of ninety days.
- All new administrators, managers, or supervisors are on probation for a period of one year.
- All employees are hired to work for the library system and may be required to work anywhere within the system.
- Hours of work will vary according to the needs of the library with a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours including Saturdays.
