County of Santa Clara
Deputy County Librarian
Community Library
Development
Salary: $122,646.94—$157,348.88 Annually, DOE
The County Librarian seeks a Deputy County Librarian with
the intention, commitment, personal and professional characteristics and skills
to further develop the community libraries and public services for the future.
Library development means dynamically optimizing the service impact of the
community libraries. For the community libraries are more than service points
in a system: they are how we engage with our communities to meet their needs,
to build communities, and to facilitate change for the better.
In collaboration with the County Librarian, the Deputy
County Librarian will develop and implement, evaluate and continuously improve
an optimum service model, staffing model, and space use model for community
libraries. The Deputy County Librarian supervises, develops, and coaches
Community Librarians and oversees the community libraries’ personnel budgets of
approximately $17 million.
The Deputy County Librarian reports to the County Librarian
and is a member of the County Librarian’s executive staff. The executive staff
includes the Deputy County Librarian for Information Technology and Collections
and the Financial and Administrative Services Manager. The Deputy County
Librarian, Community Library Development works in collaboration with the
executive and management staff to insure a fluid, integrated program of service
for residents and an optimal operational environment for residents and staff.
This position is an extraordinary opportunity for the
professional librarian and experienced manager that wants to make a significant
contribution to the community and to library development; to learn and grow in
a supportive environment; and to live and play in one of the nation’s most
intellectually stimulating regions.
A qualified candidate will have a Master’s Degree in
Library Science and at least five years of recent and progressively responsible
supervisory and administrative experience in a library system.
Applications must be received by December 31, 2014. This recruitment requires the submission of an
online application. For a complete job description, benefits and to apply
online, please visit us at www.sccjobs.org.
All qualified applications will be screened in relation to
the criteria outlined in the job description. The most competitive
candidates will be invited to compete in the process. If you have any
questions regarding the application process please contact Executive Services
at (408) 299-5893. EOE
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