Assistant Library Director - Collections and Access

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

21h • $96,200 - $144,289 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Library Director of Collections and Access provides leadership and strategic direction for the development, management, delivery, and access of library collections and services that meet the evolving needs of the community. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Community Engagement, this position ensures that residents have equitable access to diverse, relevant, and high-quality library resources in multiple formats. The Assistant Director provides leadership support for the Collection Development Office (CDO), Technical Services, Circulation Services, and Delivery Services. This position leads and manages projects and initiatives that advance library priorities, improve operational effectiveness, increase community engagement with library services and collections, and support innovation across teams. This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Social Work, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND at least six years of directly related experience in library administration, public administration, finance, or a related field, which INCLUDES three years of management level supervision of assigned staff.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum five (5) years progressive leadership experience in a public library system, including supervision of managers, multidisciplinary teams, and system-wide operations.
• Minimum three (3) years professional collection development experience, preferably in a public library, applying best practices in selection, acquisitions, and collection management and integration.
• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
• Extensive knowledge of circulation-related features of an Integrated Library System.
• Experience with/knowledge of Automated Materials Handling (AMH) and other automation systems and best practices in materials handling and delivery.
• Experience promoting equitable access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community-centered library services.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Participates in administrative team leadership activities by developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and initiatives;
• Oversees daily operations to ensure efficient, consistent service across all library locations;
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff; supports professional development and team cohesion;
• Participates in budget planning, grant development, and resource allocation;
• Leads and provides support for major projects, including technology upgrades, facility improvements, operational enhancements, and program expansions;
• Collaborates with community partners, schools, and local organizations to expand outreach and programming;
• Represents the library at community events, board meetings, and professional gatherings;
• Supports the development and evaluation of programs, services, and collections that reflect community needs;
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and engages teams in associated change management efforts.

Benefits

• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager