Assistant Division Chief

Job Summary

This leadership role is ideal for an innovative and experienced library professional ready to help shape and modernize public library collections and technical services. The position provides an opportunity to manage staff, oversee system-wide materials operations, and contribute to strategic planning and budget decisions that support a multi-branch library system.

The Assistant Division Chief plays a key leadership role within the materials and technical services function, supporting daily operations, staff supervision, and long-term service improvements. Working closely with senior leadership, this role focuses on ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality cataloging and processing, and effective access to library resources for patrons.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to multiple materials and technical services units

• Directly supervise and support cataloging staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards

• Manage supervisors responsible for physical processing and courier operations to ensure timely materials handling and delivery

• Collaborate with division leadership on policies, procedures, priorities, and materials budget planning

• Oversee subscription databases to ensure effective maintenance, accessibility, and alignment with collection goals

• Support continuous improvement of workflows, systems, and internal customer service across departments

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

• Masters degree in library or information science

• Two (2) years of public library experience

• One (1) year of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, management, and technical services experience in a library or similar setting

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff

• Experience managing technical services or materials operations

• Knowledge of cataloging principles, standards, and bibliographic record management

• Experience coordinating physical processing, courier services, or support service functions

• Experience with collection development, acquisitions, and collection evaluation

• Budget management experience, including materials funds and spending priorities

• Proficiency with integrated library systems (ILS) and library technologies

• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, and best practices

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel to other branches may be required

• Driving record verification may be required for employees who drive while on business