Library Director

Salary : $175,310.00 Annually

Location : Lodi Public Library 201 W Locust St. Lodi, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 1105.1.2025

Department : Library

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Description

The Library Director leads the Lodi Public Library, providing strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to community enrichment. This role oversees library operations, implements innovative programs, and ensures a welcoming and inclusive environment for all ensuring fiscal sustainability, operational efficiency, and alignment with the City's strategic goals.

• SALARY IS UNDER REVIEW

The City of Lodi is home to 68,000 residents, ideally located adjacent to Highway 99 and I-5, 34 miles south of Sacramento, 10 miles north of Stockton and 90 miles east of San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of California's Central Valley, Lodi is renowned for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional quality of life. With a thriving wine industry, vibrant downtown, and a strong sense of community, Lodi is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Benefits include : CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation - Three percent (3%) Match, Medical / Dental / Vision / Chiropractic, 9 / 80 Work Schedule, and more.

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction from the Library Board, and employment practice direction of the City Manager, develops and implements the comprehensive goals and programs for the City's Public Library to effectively meet the growing diversity of cultural, recreational, informational and educational needs of the Lodi community.

Provides professional assistance to the Library Board and staff in areas of expertise; fosters cooperative working relationships with citizen groups, official bodies and other agencies; and performs related work as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

Under strategic direction of the Library Board, develops, plans, and directs a comprehensive library program and related activities, including adult services, children's services, and adult literacy programs for all segments of the community.

Provides professional assistance to the Library Board and staff in areas of expertise; fosters cooperative working relationships with citizen groups, official bodies and other agencies; develops a network of donors, and extensively solicits throughout the community for additional Library donors, actively seeks grants, gifts, and other new sources of funding for the library.

Formulates, recommends and administers policies and procedures necessary to provide Library services; approves new or modified programs, systems, policies and procedures.

Assesses community needs; determines scope and nature of required library programs, collections, and services; researches, recommends and implements new technologies and collections for the Library.

Evaluates the effectiveness of library programs and services; conducts or oversees analytical and management studies, reviews reports of findings and recommends modifications to programs and services to raise their overall effectiveness.

Advises, consults, and confers with the Library Board; conducts regular Board meetings; participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional groups, committees, and community events or activities.

Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the library budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements midyear adjustments; assigns work activities, projects and programs.

Determines organizational structure, operating guidelines and work operations.

Recruits, selects and trains new staff; coordinates the continued training and professional development of staff members; plans, administers and evaluates the activities of professional and support staff; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Prepares and presents reports, and provides staff assistance to the Library Board, City Council, and other boards / commissions as required and requested.

Coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Establishes and administers a collection development policy and is the final authority on selection of on-line and hard copy materials, authors, and titles to be retained, added, or deleted from the collection; reassesses and adapts collection to reflect new and differing media and areas of interest, including print, digital and audiovisual collections.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in librarianship; incorporates new developments as appropriate.

May be responsible for related capital improvements / construction projects, public relations efforts, automated system enhancements and a variety of other general improvement issues.

Responds to and resolves the most difficult citizen inquires and complaints; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, public officials, community organizations, and representatives of business and government agencies.

Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Theory and philosophy of librarianship; principles and practices of public library administration; including technology, laws and regulations relating to library operations, objectives, organization, program planning, collection development, system development and service delivery.

Principles and practices and the integration of print, digital, and audiovisual collections.

Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development, work planning and organization.

Management principles, staff supervision, evaluation, training and development, and personnel management.

Applicable laws and regulations.

Principles and practices of business computer user applications.

Funding sources impacting program and service development; public relations, fundraising techniques, grant acquisition and administration and other sources of library funding.

Budget development and preparation.

Ability to :

Plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive library program to meet evolving community needs.

Prepare, develop, and administer a sizable budget and anticipate budgetary needs, programs and services.

Plan, administer and evaluate the work of management, professional and technical library staff; inspire, motivate and lead employees.

Develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls.

Represent the library and the city effectively in meetings with citizens, citizen groups, and boards and commissions.

Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

Demonstrate effective leadership.

Review and analyze complex and technical information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations.

Maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance.

Successfully maintain collections that meet the needs of the community; research and adapt to changes in media.

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written communications.

Identify needs and problems, gather and analyze pertinent information, develop alternative solutions and implement effective courses of action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is :

Education :

Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent to a Masters of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science, accreditation by the American Library Association preferred.

Experience :

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library administration, including three years of administrative or management experience including supervision of professional librarian staff.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES :

Possession of the appropriate valid driver's license from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS :

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

May be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays, on occasion.

Supplemental Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and / or Federal criminal history has part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and / or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

IMPORTANT NOTE : This bulletin does not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and / or council approval.

NOTE : Employee Benefits stated herein are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE :

10 Days / year

VACATION :

0-5 years = 10 days / year.

6-11 years = 15 days / year

12-14 years = 17 days / year

15 years & over = 20 days / year

Maximum carryover is 2 times accrual rate per year. No cash out allowed.

SICK LEAVE :

10-12 days / year (Depends on contract)

HOLIDAYS :

13 ½ holidays per year.

HEALTH BENEFITS :

All employees are offered medical insurance for themselves and dependent(s) through CalPERS Medical Plans. Effective January 1, 2023, City shall pay a monthly maximum towards medical premiums as follows :

771.35 per month for Employee Only

1,542.71 per month for Employee 1

2,005.52 per month for Family.

Employee will pay the difference as a payroll deduction.

If an employee waives coverage of medical insurance through the City of Lodi, the employee may at their option take the following in cash or deposited into their deferred compensation account :

305.22 per month for Employee Only

532.92 per month for Employee 1

692.81 per month for Family

The City shall pay the full cost for the employee and their dependents dental premium for the term of this agreement. The City agrees to provide a vision care plan, equivalent to the VSP Plan B, with a $25.00 deductible for the employee and dependents; the entire premium to be paid by City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION :

A deferred compensation plan is available at the employee's option. The City matches up to 3% of the employee's base salary, subject to Federal Tax laws.

LIFE INSURANCE :

Provides two (2) times the employee's annual base salary (rounded up to the next higher multiple of $1,000, if not already a multiple of $1,000, Max 250,000)

LONG TERM DISABILITY :

After a 60 day waiting period, coverage is 66 2 / 3% of salary, employer covers 100% of premium (maximum length of coverage is 3 years).

RETIREMENT :

New employees into the CalPERS retirement system are enrolled in the 2%@62, three-year average retirement formula.

Employees hired after January 1, 2013 with less than a six-month break in CalPERS (or reciprocal agencies) are enrolled in the 2%@55, three-year retirement formula.

At present, employees contribute seven percent (7%) towards the employee portion of their CalPERS retirement costs and four percent (4%) toward the employer cost. If additional information is needed regarding CalPERS retirement plans / costs, please contact Human Resources.

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all of the application (education, experience, etc.) along with the following Supplemental Questions and provide concise but detailed answers. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. When answering narrative descriptions of my experience, I understand that I must include the name of the employer, dates of employment, and the name and phone number of my supervisor.

Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. I certify that all the information provided on my application and this Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of my knowledge.

Select from the options below indicating how you meet the educational requirement for Library Director.

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in professional public library administration do you possess?

How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

Required Question

Salary : $175,310 - $250,000