Assistant Library Director - Collections and Access

About the role

The Assistant Library Director of Collections and Access provides leadership and strategic direction for the development, management, delivery, and access of library collections and services that meet the evolving needs of the community. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Community Engagement, this position ensures that residents have equitable access to diverse, relevant, and high-quality library resources in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Participates in administrative team leadership activities by developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and initiatives;
• Oversees daily operations to ensure efficient, consistent service across all library locations;
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff;
• Supports professional development and team cohesion;
• Participates in budget planning, grant development, and resource allocation;
• Led and provides support for major projects, including technology upgrades, facility improvements, operational enhancements, and program expansions;
• Collaborates with community partners, schools, and local organizations to expand outreach and programming;
• Represents the library at community events, board meetings, and professional gatherings;
• Supports the development and evaluation of programs, services, and collections that reflect community needs;
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and engages teams in associated change management efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Social Work, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND at least six years of directly related experience in library administration, public administration, finance, or a related field, which INCLUDES three years of management level supervision of assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years progressive leadership experience in a public library system, including supervision of managers, multidisciplinary teams, and system-wide operations.
• Minimum three (3) years professional collection development experience, preferably in a public library, applying best practices in selection, acquisitions, and collection management and integration.
• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
• Extensive knowledge of circulation-related features of an Integrated Library System.
• Experience with/knowledge of Automated Materials Handling (AMH) and other automation systems and best practices in materials handling and delivery.
• Experience promoting equitable access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community-centered library services.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).