Deputy County Librarian: Innovation & Community Impact

Sacbar; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Innovation in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley libraries seeks a Deputy County Librarian to shape strategy, design programs, and drive equitable, modern library services across the system.

In this executive role, you’ll lead a high-performing team, guide policy, and serve on the County Librarian’s leadership team, partnering with communities, other departments, and commissions to advance learning and civic engagement.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a public library system.
• Experience participating in policy and program determination at a systemwide level, or leadership of a community library.
• Knowledge of library administration, operations, personnel management, fiscal management, collection development, reference services, and staffing strategies.
• Ability to lead comprehensive programs, supervise diverse teams, communicate effectively, and build strong community and organizational relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and design programs for the library system.
• Direct key programs and supervise leadership team.
• Represent the County Librarian at meetings and policy discussions.
• Build partnerships with communities and other departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy leadership

Budget & fiscal management

Community relations

Leadership

Job description

Champion Innovation in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley libraries seeks a Deputy County Librarian to shape strategy, design programs, and drive equitable, modern library services across the system.

In this executive role, you’ll lead a high-performing team, guide policy, and serve on the County Librarian’s leadership team, partnering with communities, other departments, and commissions to advance learning and civic engagement.