Assistant County Librarian
County of YoloDescription
- THE POSITION
The Assistant County Librarian is a single incumbent At-Will position that serves at the pleasure of the County Librarian. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for assisting the County Librarian with administering, coordinating, and supervising the County Library system; planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities and the support services performed for the Library branches; and acting in the absence of the County Librarian. Day-to-day library operations include Department level HR duties and responsibilities, recruitment for vacant positions, training and staff development, updating policies and procedures, overseeing Yolo Bibliobus (bookmobile) operations, and supervising two Regional Library Managers, and the Central Services Manager. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator and have strong interpersonal skills. This individual will think strategically and make sound operational decisions while effectively leading and managing change and addressing short-term challenges while maintaining a long-term vision. The Assistant County Librarian will be comfortable with coordinating long range planning and community interaction as well as communicating resource needs to the County Librarian to successfully deliver services countywide. The ideal candidate will promote staff development, foster a team environment through collaboration and respectful management and will support the County’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.Click here for detailed information about the position and the selection process.To be considered for this fantastic career opportunity, please submit your complete application no later than
Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of public library and support services.
Supervises library management staff; recruits, retains, develops and trains staff; conducts performance evaluations; provides direction, guidance, and leadership to staff and models expected behaviors.
Participates as a member of the library leadership team.
Manages staff and customer relations; sets customer service standards and communicates them to staff; ensures compliance.
Oversees and coordinates the performance management process and system-wide staff development and training activities.
Oversees the system-wide development, communication and application of circulation policies and procedures; ensures they are consistent, but also reflective of the needs of the individual branches.
Identifies opportunities for improvement in the current policies, procedures, and systems; develops recommendations for changes, recognizing the implications of recommendations; implements modifications to the program, policies, and/or procedures.
Supervises the Central Services Manager and staff in collection management responsibilities for the County Library
Negotiates and develops contracts in collaboration with the department’s Fiscal Administrative Officer.
Effective project management, including setting realistic schedules, managing resources to keep on track, and good attention to detail.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
Serves on the Library Policy Committee and acts as Chairperson in the absence of the County Librarian.
Manages and implements complex and special projects; ensures library materials are properly merchandized systemwide.
Troubleshoots difficult problems, countywide in scope, and refers the most serious matters to the County Librarian.
Develops, coordinates and promotes activities to meet changing needs and to improve program services.
Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with library staff, other County employees, and the community utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service.
Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with local officials, government entities, citizens' groups, public service organizations, Friends, community groups, and the public.
Cultivates a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and inclusion.
Attends meetings and participates in committees and organizations that further the library's mission and goals.
Keeps abreast of developments in library administration by attending workshops and educational programs and reading professional publications.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Education: A Master's Degree in Library Science, Library Information Services, or related library field or equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate school of Librarianship; OR a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or Organizational Development;
AND
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience which includes a minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory or management level experience in a library or other public institutional setting.
Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
- Department of Justice Live Scan
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
- A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358
Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS
EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.govor by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.