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Deputy County Librarian

County of Santa Clara

Santa Clara County Library District

Application Deadline

Apply By Dec 31st, 2014

Wages

$122,646.94 to $157,348.88 per Year   Calculate

Location

San Jose, CA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

The County Librarian seeks a Deputy County Librarian with the intention, commitment, personal and professional characteristics and skills to further develop the community libraries and public services for the future. Library development means dynamically optimizing the service impact of the community libraries. For the community libraries are more than service points in a system: they are how we engage with our communities to meet their needs, to build communities, and to facilitate change for the better.

In collaboration with the County Librarian, the Deputy County Librarian will develop and implement, evaluate and continuously improve an optimum service model, staffing model, and space use model for community libraries. The Deputy County Librarian supervises, develops, and coaches Community Librarians and oversees the community libraries’ personnel budgets of approximately $17 million.

The Deputy County Librarian reports to the County Librarian and is a member of the County Librarian’s executive staff. The executive staff includes the Deputy County Librarian for Information Technology and Collections and the Financial and Administrative Services Manager. The Deputy County Librarian, Community Library Development works in collaboration with the executive and management staff to insure a fluid, integrated program of service for residents and an optimal operational environment for residents and staff.

Additional Info & Requirements

This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, during normal business hours, for applicants to apply online.

Applications submitted without the Letter of Interest References and Resume will be rejected.

See the complete job description for the Deputy Director classification at www.sccjobs.org

This position is an extraordinary opportunity for the professional librarian and experienced manager that wants to make a significant contribution to the community and to library development; to learn and grow in a supportive environment; and to live and play in one of the nation’s most intellectually stimulating regions.

The ideal candidate is:

  • Able to be a partner with the County Librarian in community building, community collaboration, facilitation, and community library development;
  • A professional librarian and manager who has demonstrated effective leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service models, services, and staff;
  • Experienced in library facility planning and space re-imagining;
  • Able to help lead the community libraries and the District through change with vision and flexibility;
  • Equipped with the analytical skills needed to move the district toward mean­ingful data collection and evaluation to support planning and decision-making;
  • An exemplary leader, supervisor, and coach of staff
  • A community-builder that helps staff focus externally
  • Authentic, acts in good faith, builds trust, ethical
  • A skillful listener and communicator whether speaking or writing
  • Positive, team-oriented, collaborative, and facilitative
  • Able to identify, address, and solve problems with resilience and humor

See the complete job description for the Deputy Director classification at www.sccjobs.org

The Community

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is governed by a joint power authority (JPA) board comprised of nine member cities and the County. Located at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay and home of Silicon Valley, CA, the primary service area of the District encompasses 1046 square miles and is home to 413,000 residents. Library staff are employees of the County of Santa Clara.

The Library serves residents of the District through seven community libraries, one branch library, a central support and service center, its Virtual Library, 2 mobile units, and a robust outreach program. The community libraries are in Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga. The Library District operates with 400 staff (250 FTE) and an annual budget of $38.5 million dollars.

The seven community libraries are at once the community-based service delivery points of the Santa Clara County Library system and the pride of local communities within the County Library District. These full-service community libraries range in size from 23,000 to 60,000 SF. The seven Community Librarians report to the Deputy County Librarian. Community Librarians supervise professional and support staffs that range in size from 20 FTE to 60 FTE and are responsible for the operation of the libraries.

The Library leadership and staff are enthusiastically committed to ensuring that everyone residing in the District will benefit from the Library and has an ambitious, strategic plan for achieving this vision. The Library has extraordinary support of its communities and the voters. It has willing and resourceful technology partners in the Silicon Valley business and entrepreneurial community. The organization holds a high standard of service and innovation. The Library has consistently ranked among the top libraries in the nation in service, innovation, and performance.

HR Info

Inquiries regarding the position are welcome. Please contact:

Nancy Howe | County Librarian NHowe@sccl.org | (408) 293-2326 x 3001 Santa Clara County Library District | www.sccl.org Services & Support Center | 1370 Dell Ave | Campbell, CA 95008

Selection Process

All qualified applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job description. The most competitive candidates will be invited to compete in the process. If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Executive Services at (408) 299-5893.

To apply online please go to: www.sccjobs.org

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please provide:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Résumé
  3. Contact information for a minimum of three references
  4. Letter of interest explaining why you are the Ideal Candidate described above, including specific examples from your experience. No more than 3 pages.

Applications must be received by December 31, 2014, but may close as early as 10 days after issue of December 1, 2014. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Posted Dec 2, 2014