
Our team opens gateways to opportunities that enrich lives! Our well-trained, friendly staff work in 6 locations throughout Adams County. ACLS offers part-time as well as career positions.
Applicants must be able to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and Federal Criminal History Record, through FBI Fingerprinting.
The Adams County Library System (ACLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. The ACLS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the ACLS are based on organization needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The ACLS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages.
Career Opportunities
Capital Campaign Independent Contractor
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
We are looking for a highly motivated Capital Campaign Contractor who will work with us to drive our building project forward and pursue funding opportunities to support the construction and maintenance of a new lead library and centralized service center in Gettysburg. Candidate will serve as a data engineer without direct contact to donors or prospective donors. Workload is expected to support approximately 20 hours per week for the duration of the campaign and will include researching prospective donors, tracking campaign commitments, and coordinating appropriate acknowledgements. We anticipate that the position will require a mixture of remote and in-person work. A windows operating PC will be provided.
Initial contract will be for 9 months; extendable up to five years. This position is grant funded for 9 months and is anticipated to
continue based on successful efforts to secure additional funding sources. Rate: $25.00 per hour
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by October 3, 2025 for full consideration.
Part-time Public Services Assistant
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
The Adams County Library System has the following position opportunity:
Part-Time Public Services Assistant:
The Public Services Assistant is a front-line customer service position. Ability to learn and assist customers in traditional library service as well as modern technology-based library service is essential. Sound independent judgment is required.
Tuesdays – 8:30a to 12:30p
Wednesdays – 4:30p to 8:30p
Thursdays - 4:30p to 8:30p
Fridays - 8:30a to 5:00p
The successful candidate must have computer/technology skills to adequately utilize library software, Microsoft Office applications and electronic information sources. $13.50 per hour.
Physical requirements: Position requires ability to carry/lift bags of library materials up to 40 pounds and manipulate loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds over carpeted floors.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required. Library experience preferred. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check.
Schedule of work hours is subject to change. This position is subject to system-wide reassignment.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by September 29, 2025 for further consideration.
Eastern Regional Manager
122 N. Peter Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States
The Adams County Public Library (ACLS) seeks an energetic, personable, and innovative individual to fill the role of Eastern Regional Manager. The successful candidate will be able to lead the operations of two library locations, its programs, its services, and its staff into the future through collaboration and clearly established goals.
The Eastern Regional Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of libraries in New Oxford and East Berlin including supervision of staff, maintaining a positive relationship with patrons, support collection development, and building and maintaining relationships with community partners. This position also works as part of a team to coordinate shared public services programs and services throughout six locations across Adams County. This position will work closely with the Public Services Librarian and Youth Services Librarian to maintain and enhance patron experience throughout the county.
Work is performed within the context of policies and framework of the Library System as embodied within the Mission Statement, Purpose, Core Values, and policies set forth by the Library Board of Trustees. The successful candidate must have a Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or within 6 months of completion of an ALA accredited program. The successful candidate will be skilled at building strong relationships and collaborating with others with a
particular emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
Salary for this position will be $53,000 per year. Adams County Library System also offers an attractive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k, and more.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check.
Please send your cover letter and resume to hr@adamslibrary.org by September 19, 2025, for full consideration. The position will
remain open until filled.
Financial Coordinator
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
The Adams County Library System has the following position opportunity:
Full-time Financial Coordinator (40 hours per week) – Rate of pay: $15 -$16 per hour depending on qualifications. Benefits include vacation, personal and sick leave; medical insurance; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; Short-term disability; Matching 401(k) after 1 year.
This position provides vital Finance and Admin support for the Adams County Library System through customer service, basic accounting/bookkeeping tasks, payroll and benefits services, financial analyses, and clerical support. Monday through Friday. Minimal weekend and evening hours required periodically.
Must possess and demonstrate attention to details and excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills. Position requires flexibility as well as the ability to prioritize assignments. Proficiency in utilizing computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs (word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheets) and PC based accounting software (QuickBooks Online).
Prior bookkeeping experience required.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma required; college degree a plus. Experience working in an office with public contact required.
Applicant must be able to obtain a clear Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by September 21, 2025 for further consideration.
Full-Time Public Services Assistant - Gettysburg Branch
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
The Adams County Library System has the following Full-Time opportunity:
Gettysburg Library Public Services Assistant: Full time, evenings and weekends. 36.5
hours weekly. $13.50/hour with benefits. This is a front-line customer service position.
Ability to learn and assist customers in traditional library service as well as modern
technology-based library service is essential. Sound independent judgment is required.
Monday – 8:30 to 5
Tuesday – 8:30 to 5
Friday – 8:30 to 5
Saturday - 8:30 to 5
Sunday - 12:30 to 5
The successful candidate must have computer/technology skills to adequately utilize
library software, Microsoft Office applications and electronic information sources.
Physical requirements: Position requires ability to carry/lift bags of library materials up to
40 pounds and manipulate loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds over carpeted
floors.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required. Library experience
preferred. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance,
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background
Check.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by October 6, 2025
for further consideration.
Job applications will be considered when received.