Assistant Library Administrator

LA County Library provides services to 3.4 million people over 3,000 square miles. It operates 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and a mobile fleet consisting of 15 vehicles. This fleet includes 4 Bookmobiles, 6 Mak Mo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library strives to build and keep a skilled and diverse staff where employees’ outstanding qualities are respected and appreciated. This approach helps us address the different needs of the varied customers we serve. The library supports an inclusive environment that encourages cooperation, adaptability, and fairness, allowing everyone to engage fully and contribute their best.

A highly professional and experienced individual with strong leadership skills to help manage staff, coordinate purchasing activities, and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of library services.

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Benefits

• Facilitate communication between libraries and regional or unit administrators, Public Services Administration, and other Library divisions or units to support effective administration, operational oversight, and coordination of services within a region or department.
• Collaborate with regional or unit administration and other library divisions or units to manage operational and personnel needs for various projects, including renovations, special initiatives, temporary library services, and the opening or closing of library facilities.
• Collaborate with regional or unit administration on all aspects of personnel management, including setting performance expectations, providing coaching, managing leaves and benefits, coordinating training, and addressing other related matters.
• Assist with the selection, training, and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and clerical personnel to support effective staffing and service delivery.
• Ensure staff understanding and compliance with departmental policies and procedures by conducting regular library site visits and maintaining ongoing communication to support consistent library service delivery.
• Engage with local officials, community organizations, and school administrators to promote library services, build strategic partnerships, and foster community support and involvement in library programs and initiatives.
• Direct the acquisition of new, additional and replacement copies of books and periodicals for library-wide use.
• Direct the preparation of selected materials, including bibliographic data and vendor sources; ensures the accuracy of received materials, invoices, and billing statements; and directs staff in tracing missing orders, following up on materials, and coordinating returns for replacement or credit.
• Prepare, recommend and monitor budgets for the sections, and conducts special studies.
• Direct the classification and cataloging of library materials for use throughout the library.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for library operations and services, including safety and security, personnel management, and the classification, cataloging, processing, and acquisition of library materials.
• Serve as a liaison to vendors and regional partnerships.
• Coordinate updates to the library’s online catalog and web pages, including additions, deletions, and modifications, to ensure accurate and current information is maintained.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate youth services programs and activities, including a system-wide service plan, as well as a variety of activities and programs aligned with seasonal and heritage celebrations, educational initiatives, and special events.
• Plan, develop,…