Library Regional Manager

Sacbar; West Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolo County Library is seeking a Library Regional Manager to oversee a cluster of branches in the East Yolo Region and be part of the Library Leadership Team. The role reports to the Assistant County Librarian and drives policies on operations, budgets, and programs.

The position emphasizes community needs assessment, program evaluation, staff supervision, and partnerships with stakeholders and Friends of the Library. Location is West Sacramento with countywide impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Three years of professional library experience with branch operations supervision.
• Valid California driver’s license (Class C or higher).

Responsibilities

• Oversee a cluster of branches in East Yolo Region: Yolo Branch, Arthur F. Turner Community Library, Knights Landing, Clarksburg.
• Serve on the Library Leadership Team and help develop policies on operations, budgets, and programs.
• Assess community needs, evaluate program outcomes, and engage with community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Friends of the Library and supervise staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science/Library Information Services or related field

Job description

This is the perfect opportunity for a hard-working, bright, energetic, innovative, risk-taking, thoughtful, and dedicated professional who is committed to continuously improving library services.

The selected candidate for the Library Regional Manager position will be primarily located at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento, an urban, riverfront community. The incumbent will report to the Assistant County Librarian and will oversee a cluster of branches in the East Yolo Region, consisting of the Yolo Branch Library, Arthur F. Turner Community Library, Knights Landing Branch Library, and Clarksburg Branch Library. They will serve as a member of the Library’s Leadership Team, which develops and administers policies concerning library operations, budgets, and programs, and engages in the Library’s strategic directions. Additionally, the Library Regional Manager will assess and analyze community needs and program outcomes, evaluate staff performance, cultivate partnerships with community stakeholders, and collaborate with the Friends of the Library.

This position works with a diverse team of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to deliver quality service and programming in rural and urban areas to support and engage residents in the region.

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.” Accordingly, Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces ALL spoken and signed languages, races and ethnicities, religions and creeds, gender and agender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientations, immigrants and refugees, and abilities.

Yolo County Library is committed to supporting an inclusive and knowledgeable employee workforce that is reflective of the population and encouraging and continually supporting of communities in the region. The Library is also committed to nurturing an environment where differences are valued and all staff are part of a productive, high-performing team that delivers quality services to all customers.

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science, Library Information Services, or related library field or equivalent from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including one (1) year of branch operations coordination and/or supervisory experience.

License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.