Library Manager - Youth, Bookmobile & Collections

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor and evaluate staff while fostering a culture of growth, innovation and accountability.
• Guide inclusive youth programming, optimize bookmobile and homebound services, and align efforts with community needs.
• Engage with families, schools and community groups; represent the Library at events; ensure a welcoming, responsive environment.
• Oversee youth and family-focused collections to ensure diversity, relevance and accessibility using data-driven practices.
• Oversee the work unit which handles shelving, LINK+, and physical collection maintenance to ensure materials are shelved promptly and accurately, and the library's collection remains organized, current, and accessible to users.
• May lead tech upgrades and digital initiatives that enhance outreach, access and service delivery.
• May oversee customer service functions, circulation and account services, sorting services and facility maintenance and operations.
• Manage division budgets and monitor program and service performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee special projects and coordinate bookmobile and homebound services.
• Deliver clear reports and presentations; work cross-divisionally to support youth services and community partnerships.
• Work collaborative with other library divisions to ensure high-quality public service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Four years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
• Two years supervising professional or paraprofessional staff.
• Valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain.

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited).
• Experience managing youth programs, bookmobile services, or library collections.
• Proven skills in staff development, budget management, and technology implementation.

• You are friendly, approachable, have emotional intelligence and work effectively as part of a team.
• You appreciate and value different work styles and can get things done with people who see the world differently. 
• You are knowledgeable in Children's & Teen literature and Children's & Teen library services. 
• You are passionate about excellent customer service. 
• You enjoy connecting with other City staff, schools, and community groups to offer innovative programs. 
• You are a strong collaborator and work effectively with peers and staff on new solutions to challenges. 
• You are flexible, embrace change, and actively solicit ideas for new and creative ways to deliver library services in response to changing community needs. 
• You have an open mind about how library collections can evolve to meet future needs. 
• You have the highest ethical standards and are sensitive to the visible role local government plays in our community. 
• You are an open and honest communicator, your reports are clear and well-written, and you are comfortable giving presentations to a variety of audiences. 
• You are an excellent mentor. 
• You strive for excellence through creative approaches, all while having a good sense of humor.
  
  

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a new application review date of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm (PST). Applications received by this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time. 

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to the following process:

• Oral Board Interview Panel (weighted 100%) via video conference (Zoom) on Friday, July 18th.
• In-person Department Interview – Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to meet with staff from the Library Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position and their qualifications.  

Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. 

Fine Print. The annual salary range is $131,102 - $196,653 with a control point of $163,877. Pay beyond the control point may be awarded for exceptional experience and qualifications upon hire and/or for meritorious performance while serving.  Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification, Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.