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Assistant Library Director Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Library Aide (Hourly)

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

... assist guests with access to public computers and printing; greet library guests and direct them to appropriate resources; perform the shelving of books and other non-technical library work in ...

Library Aide (Hourly)

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

... assist guests with access to public computers and printing; greet library guests and direct them to appropriate resources; perform the shelving of books and other non-technical library work in ...

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How much do assistant library director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant library director in California is $71,028.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,900.00 and $88,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant library director do?

An Assistant Library Director supports the Library Director in managing daily operations, staff supervision, and program development within a library. They often help set policies, oversee budgets, coordinate services, and ensure that the library meets the needs of its community. This role may also involve representing the library at public events, assisting with strategic planning, and implementing new technologies or services to improve library operations. The Assistant Library Director is a key leader who ensures that the library runs smoothly and efficiently.

What are some typical challenges faced by an assistant library director in managing both staff and resources?

Assistant Library Directors often balance multiple responsibilities, including supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient library operations. One common challenge is fostering collaboration among diverse teams while adapting to changing technologies and patron needs. They must also address resource constraints, set priorities for collection development, and implement new programs or services. Effective communication and conflict resolution skills are essential to maintain a positive work environment and achieve organizational goals.

What is the difference between Assistant Library Director vs Librarian?

AspectAssistant Library DirectorLibrarian
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often a master's in library science (MLS) or equivalentMaster's degree in library science (MLS) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, overseeing library operationsPublic service desks, cataloging, research, and collection management
Employer & Industry UsagePublic, academic, or special libraries; leadership rolePublic, academic, or special libraries; professional role
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership and administrative differencesUnderstanding professional duties and qualifications

The Assistant Library Director typically holds an advanced degree and focuses on administrative and leadership responsibilities within a library. In contrast, a Librarian primarily engages in direct public service, research, and collection management. Both roles require a master's degree in library science, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant library director?

To thrive as an Assistant Library Director, you need strong leadership abilities, library science expertise, and typically a master’s degree in library science (MLS/MLIS). Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital resource management tools, and library-specific databases is essential. Excellent communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support staff and serve diverse patron needs. These skills ensure efficient library operations, foster a positive work environment, and drive community engagement and resource access.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Library Director job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,028 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for Health Sciences and Community Services Meriam Library

California State University

Chico, CA • On-site

$7.1K - $15K/mo

Full-time

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Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for Health Sciences and Community Services Meriam Library

Apply now Job no: 553727
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Position: Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for Health Sciences and Community Services.

Position Starts: Summer 2026

College: Meriam Library

Department/School: Meriam Library

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $7,127 - $15,211 per month).

Initial Review Date: 03/02/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of disciplinary terminology and familiarity with the latest methods used in health sciences or community services related research and scholarly publishing.
  • Experience in teaching or providing health sciences or community services research assistance in a library, medical, or other related environment.  Teaching experience accrued as a graduate student will be considered.
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

The Health Sciences and Community Services Librarian will provide information literacy instruction, in-depth research consultations, and reference service to faculty, undergraduates, and master's students in both face-to-face and online environments. This position will collaborate and contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of library instructional and outreach services and will work in a collaborative setting to improve teaching, learning, and inclusivity at the Meriam Library.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Serve as the liaison to health sciences and community services programs, including the School of Nursing, Public Health & Health Services Administration, Child Development, and the School of Social Work.
  • Provide instruction, faculty consultation, and student research assistance to liaison departments and programs.
  • Meet research, publication, and service requirements to attain tenure.
  • Work with other librarians to develop and implement information literacy instruction across disciplines.
  • Develop shared instructional materials in a variety of formats.
  • Pursue outreach efforts to engage the students and academic community.
  • Engage in collection development activities in assigned subject areas.
  • Participate in shared reference, consultation, and related activities.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a cover letter addressing their experience and interest in the position and the responsibilities, including how they have, or plan to, engage with diverse learners, a current CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The Meriam Library supports a comprehensive university curriculum at the master's degree level and emphasizes active engagement and outreach with faculty and students. The library is a unit of Academic Affairs. Further information about the Meriam Library is available at https://library.csuchico.edu/

Job-related questions should be directed to:

George Thompson, Search Committee Chair
Meriam Library
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0295
ghthompson@csuchico.edu 

Benefits Information: 

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml. 

Additional Information: 

Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence. 

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Chico State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Chico State may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the fee does not apply.  

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. The person also will have a duty to report to the campus Title IX coordinator information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation under CSU policy.  

Clery Act: Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. 

EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S. 

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959. 

All positions are contingent on funding. 

About Chico State: 

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.  

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. 

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