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Library Director
City of Alameda
City Manager
Location
Alameda, California, 94501
Salary
$201,836 - $245,334
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Library Director for the City of Alameda leads the public library system, managing daily operations, staff, and budget while driving innovative programs to make the library a welcoming community hub.
This role involves expanding services like new branches and lending unique items, while building partnerships with local groups, schools, and volunteers.
It's ideal for an experienced library leader who is creative, collaborative, and passionate about inclusive community engagement in a vibrant Bay Area city.
Key Requirements
- Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library Information and Services degree or related field
- Executive-level experience in library services with a proven record of innovation and program management
- Strong skills in community collaboration, including working with boards, volunteers, and organizations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for building authentic relationships
- Proactive leadership in employee management, engagement, and providing equitable community services
- Ability to champion new initiatives that promote the library as an inclusive resource
Full Job Description
A Premier Leadership Opportunity in a Thriving Bay Area Community!
The City of Alameda is pursuing an experienced library executive administrator with innovative strategic thinking and leadership skills to lead the Alameda Free Library as the next Director.
The Library Director reports to the Assistant City Manager and will work with an experienced, cohesive Executive Team. The Director will lead the Library in its ongoing mission of inclusivity, accessibility, and community involvement by fostering individual and community enrichment, resourcefulness, and connection. The next Library Director will explore and manage expansion opportunities including a new potential Alameda Point branch library and expanding the library of things.
The Library holds a special place with Alameda residents and is a critical service and community hub with a continued tradition of excellence and embracing innovation through its three branches and extensive online resources. The Library has 24 full-time employees and roughly 30 part-time employees who welcomed more than 215,000 people last year. In total, patrons checked out almost 760,000 items. The 2025-26 budget is $7.3 million. The Director coordinates across City departments and maintains strong relationships with the Friends of Alameda Free Library, community organizations, stakeholders, school district and other agencies. The Library manages the Alameda Museum agreement with the City and supports the City Council appointed Library Board.
Learn more about the Library Director position.
Learn more about the City of Alameda Library Department by visiting www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Library
Requirements
The ideal candidate to fill the role of the Library Director is:
- An executive level leader experienced in library services with a record of innovation, community collaboration and program management.
- A collaborative team builder experienced in working with community boards and volunteer organizations.
- A positive communicator and effective in interpersonal interaction and authentic relationship building.
- A proactive leader with commitment to effective employee management and engagement as well as equitable services for the community.
- An innovative and creative thinker who champions new initiatives, including those that reinforce the library as an inclusive community resources.
This position requires a Master of Library Sciences or Master of Library Information and Services or related degree.
Qualifications
The Salary Range for the Library Director is $201,836 - $245,334 annually based on a 40 hour work week; placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications.
The City also offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Retirement Program – Classic members established with PERS on or before 12/31/2012 will be assigned a retirement formula of 2.0% at 55.
Employees hired on 01/01/2013 or later and who are not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system, are classified as New PERS members and will be assigned a retirement formula of 2.0% at 62.
Classic members pay a total pre-tax contribution of 8.868% (7% employee contribution and 1.868% employee paid City contribution).
New members pay half the normal cost as determined by PERS, for FY22/23 New Members pay 8.25%. The City does not participate in Social Security; however, employees contribute 1.45% for Medicare.
For a full listing of benefits and to review the Executive Management (EXME) Compensation Plan visit: www.alamedaca.gov/hr
Additional Information
Submit your cover letter and resume by 5:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2026, for consideration.
If you have questions regarding this position or process, please contact: Noelle White, Human Resource Director, (510) 747-4921 or nwhite@alamedaca.gov.
Learn more about Alameda by visiting www.alamedca.gov.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply.
It is the City's policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age.
Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or other individuals in the workplace.
Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons.
Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538.
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