Assistant Director of Library Services and Community Outreach

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.

History of the Napa County Library

Begun in the late 1800s and originally a “subscription” library, the City of Napa formally began providing services and financial support in 1885. In 1901, George E. Goodman, a local banker, donated the building on First Street that became the Goodman Library, a City of Napa Municipal Library. At that time, the Library served a community of 5,000 people. In 1916, after the State Legislature passed legislation to create county free libraries, the unincorporated areas of Napa County gained library services when the Napa County Board of Supervisors established the Napa County Free Library on February 9, 1916, in a building on Pearl Street, just three blocks from the Goodman Library. The new Library building, dedicated in August 1974, was designed to accommodate the population of the mid-1970s with allowance for modest growth. The building was extensively remodeled and expanded to 37,000 square feet in 1995, then again in 2018 to accommodate a larger children’s area.

The Calistoga Branch Library, built in 1924, joined the larger County system in 1979. That same building is still in use today and was remodeled extensively in 2016.

The Town of Yountville and the City of American Canyon, which were previously unincorporated areas served by first the County Free Library and then the Napa City-County Library, continued to be served by the Napa City-County Library following their incorporation.

The Yountville Library opened at its current location in the new Yountville Community Center at 6516 Washington Street in March 2010. Prior to that it was located in an old City Hall building.

The American Canyon area was originally served by a branch library that closed in 1978. The bookmobile provided library service until 2001 when a branch was established in leased space. On August 14, 2012, the American Canyon Library moved to the newly remodeled Crawford Building, a location used previously as the American Canyon City Hall.

The Napa County Library receives the majority of its funding through dedicated property taxes. This stable funding model enables the library to take on projects, maintain facilities and expand services as needed to meet community needs and expectations.

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

This is an opportunity for an experienced, dynamic library professional to join a dedicated team of nearly 100 in a forward-thinking library committed to serving its community at the highest level - all while doing so in beautiful Napa Valley. This classification is designated as an "at will" classification.

Please apply directly online by clicking the "apply" button at the top of this announcement. Candidates must attach a cover letter (addressed to Anthony Halstead , Director of Library Services and Community Outreach ), resume, and five professional references.

The Assistant Director of Library Services and Community Outreach brochure can be found here :
Assistant Director of Library Services and Community Outreach

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM



Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties HERE.

Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

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 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).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Classified - Other

Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

6/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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