Librarian III (Collection Services Supervisor)

Job Description:

Librarian III (Collection Services Supervisor)

Description

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

The Librarian III - Supervisor for collection services provides leadership and direction for the library’s Collection Development, Technical Services and Interlibrary Loan unit. This position ensures that the library’s collections remain current, diverse, and responsive to community needs, while overseeing technical services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging, and processing. The position also oversees efficient resource sharing and materials delivery services utilizing OCLC. The incumbent develops policies, manages budgets, supervises staff, and collaborates across other library Units to enhance access to physical and digital collections.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26

• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of responsible experience in professional library work, including at least six months experience in the specialized area to which assigned.

Education: Possession of a graduate degree in library science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

Special Qualifications: Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT DECEMBER 2, 2025 Application Screening The week of December 1, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring By December 5, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15, 2025
The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collection Development:

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of the library’s collection development activities, including selection, acquisition, evaluation, and deselection of materials.
• Analyzes circulation data, community demographics, and usage trends to inform purchasing decisions and maintain balanced collections.
• Collaborates with librarians and subject specialists to develop collection strategies aligned with the library’s mission and strategic goals.
• Manages collection budgets, vendor relationships, and digital resources.
• Develops and updates collection policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collection development principles, acquisitions, and interlibrary loan systems (e.g., OCLC,).

Technical Services:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all technical services functions, including acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; establishes goals and performance standards.
• Monitors workflow, establishes priorities, and ensures adherence to professional standards and established procedures.
• Fosters a collaborative and service-oriented environment within the technical services team.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Resource Sharing:

• Oversees interlibrary loan operations (OCLC), ensuring efficient and accurate processing of borrowing and lending requests.
• Supervises staff responsible for ILL workflows, delivery systems, and related technologies
• Collaborates with other library units that provide Link+ (INN Reach) service.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and mentors staff assigned to collection development, technical services and interlibrary loan.
• Assists in the hiring of staff in other library units.
• Coordinates workflow, sets priorities, and ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Promotes a collaborative, customer-focused culture within assigned units.

Administration and Collaboration:

• Prepares statistical reports, performance metrics, and analyses related to collection and ILL activities.
• Participates in strategic planning, grant writing, and special projects.
• Serves as a liaison to other library units to improve resource access and discovery.
• Represents the library in professional organizations, committees, and community partnerships.

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Benefits
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ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Public Service Supervisors

Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$103,147.20 - $124,425.60 Annually