Assistant Library Director

Are you an experienced library professional with a passion for public service and team leadership? The Camarillo Public Library is seeking an Assistant Library Director to play a key role in guiding daily operations and supporting library initiatives that serve our diverse and growing community.

In this leadership position, you’ll work side-by-side with the Library Director to oversee both the Circulation and Technical Services departments. You'll help ensure high-quality customer service, support staff development, and maintain smooth, efficient workflows throughout the library.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned librarian or a successful supervisor looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll also represent the library in the community—building relationships, supporting programming, and helping us reach new audiences.

This role offers the chance to support a committed team, strengthen library services, and contribute to a welcoming and innovative environment for all. 

 Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)
Location: On-site at Camarillo Public Library
Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 annually 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and development
• Help manage library Collection 
• Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library
• Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events
• Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility 
• Writes and implements program grants
• Provides effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and public
• Assists with the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and processes
• Responds to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement
• Maintains an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, providing thoughtful programs and events, and feedback to the Director on the needs of the community
• As needed, work customer service points. 
• Know, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
• Provides backup to the Library Director as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.
• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree
• Minimum of (5) five years of public library experience required
• At least three years of successful public library management/supervisory experience required
• Prior experience with OCLS Worldshare (ILS) strongly preferred
• Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection and excel reports
• Ability to build strong staff teams and develop staff
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Accommodate a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Excellent technical skills, including a familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods and maintain focus on tasks such as working on a computer or reviewing detailed paperwork.
• Occasionally lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, including files, books, and other materials.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage

EEO Statement 

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.