Lead Librarian, Collections & Community Engagement

Anaheim Public Library; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto City Library is seeking a skilled Supervising Librarian for its Community Engagement & Support Services division. The role includes overseeing acquisitions, collections, and technical services across the five-branch system, staff supervision, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate will have acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, and supervisory experience, with strong knowledge of library technology and databases. Applications close Nov 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in acquisitions, collection development, cataloging and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of library systems and databases.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of one or more branch libraries.
• Oversee customer service and respond to needs of library users.
• Supervise, train and evaluate library staff.
• Represent library in committees and professional groups.
• Develop plans, budgets, procedures and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate staff schedules for adequate coverage.
• Promote public relations and staff training.
• Supervise meeting room bookings.
• Maintain knowledge of library applications and systems.
• Communicate status of programs and plans to staff.
• Develop written procedures and policies.
• Maintain records and reports of activities.
• Plan activities to engage community and gather needs.

Skills

Acquisitions

Collection development

Cataloging

Staff supervision

Tools

Integrated Library System

Interlibrary Loan

Online reference databases

Job description

Palo Alto City Library is seeking a skilled Supervising Librarian for its Community Engagement & Support Services division. The role includes overseeing acquisitions, collections, and technical services across the five-branch system, staff supervision, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate will have acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, and supervisory experience, with strong knowledge of library technology and databases. Applications close Nov 6, 2026.