Regional Librarian

$74,651 - $104,482/Yr

Ventura County

Full-time - Mid Level

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Regional Librarian oversees and coordinates the activities, facilities, and operations of an assigned library region within Ventura County, CA. This role includes supervising staff, managing library services, and ensuring the effective delivery of patron services. The position requires significant supervisory responsibility and involves acting as a branch manager for a large regional library while overseeing smaller branches in the library system.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff; schedules, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Participates in setting branch library goals, objectives, and policy; collaborates with local government staff in the planning and development of programs and services within the branch library.
• Answers questions from staff, patrons, and community members online, in person, and over the telephone.
• Coordinates acquisition, circulation, distribution, and care and preservation of library materials.
• Evaluates community needs; develops specialized programs, plans, and conducts outreach and special interest programs to encourage library usage.
• Acts autonomously in the development of relationships with and represents the library to various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Experience working with diverse community residents, library users, and library staff.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, both internal and external.
• Experience in data-driven analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to model respect, empathy, tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards and City government.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills depending on operational need and certification of skill.
• Experience in leading various projects independently.

Benefits

• Educational incentive based on completion of degrees (2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%).
• Eligibility for overtime compensation.