Job Details

Director, Library and Learning Resources

Cabrillo College


Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number: 2026-02173
Closing: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Department: Library Science



Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity


Cabrillo College is seeking a Director, Library and Learning Resources who, under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and integrates operations of the District's library programs and services, including all aspects of library administration, community and public relations, facilities management, effective stewardship and ongoing assessment of library resources; and performs related duties as assigned. The Director is in contact with the College leadership, other public and academic library leadership, other academic institutions, and various consortia to plan, collaborate, and discuss issues of common interest, resolve problems, and further the mission and goals of the District library programs.

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population, promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and help change the world one student at a time!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary:

Full-time administrative/management assignment (220-day work year), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Current eight-step schedule ranges from $113,918 to $160,294 per year. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $4,983 per year is provided to eligible employees. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending funding and Governing Board ratification. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits:

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalSTRS Retirement, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Additionally, employees have the option to enroll in vision insurance at a discounted group rate. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases, full-time employees' net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Educational administrators are required to join the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and as such must contribute 10.25% of their monthly salary to STRS on a pre-tax basis. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance:

This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Cabrillo administrators enjoy a 220-day work schedule, which equates to an average of 19 self-selected non-work days, 22 set holidays, 3 individual responsibility days off annually, 12 days of sick leave that accrue annually, 7 days of which can be used for Personal Necessity.

Cabrillo's Commitment to Diversity:

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500 students per term. As of 2025, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2007, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and employees at all levels possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

Employees at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world, one student at a time!

Examples of Duties


The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Coordinates and provides leadership in the development of library services, collections, curriculum, and technologies; ensures that all courses and services are regularly reviewed and assessed; coordinates library representation on the curriculum committee; assists in developing the College Catalog.
• Leads library space and master planning efforts; oversees short-term and long-term planning for the library facility; ensures appropriate safety measures are in place; adjusts library hours based on demonstrated student demand, including consideration of extended or 24/7 access during peak periods; expands the library's virtual/online presence, for example, chat reference, virtual tours, and digital collections access to complement physical space use.
• Develops the library's role as a central "student success" or "student experience" hub, coordinating with Admissions and Records, Academic Advising, career development, and other student support units to provide co-located or cross-referenced services.
• Advocates for the integration of appropriate and emerging technologies into the library's services, operations, and specialized spaces; fosters forward-looking collection development and library initiatives that enhance student learning; coordinates with regional library partners to leverage shared resources; coordinates library system upgrades and migrations with information technology managers.
• Leads the development of information literacy instruction and outcomes assessment; collaborates with teaching faculty to embed information literacy competencies into curriculum across disciplines, including credit-bearing library instruction where applicable.
• Develops and oversees a library programming calendar to increase engagement and community visibility.
• Oversees the development, monitoring, and maintenance of a variety of statistical reports and surveys on a monthly and annual basis; ensures that mandated federal and state reports are accurate and submitted on a timely basis.
• Contributes to development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget including grant fund management; manages and directs budget development, implementation and evaluation of procedures to achieve annual goals.
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of all library staff and faculty; directs the selection of faculty and staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development including performance evaluations; accurate reporting of absence time; hears and acts on grievances; subject to concurrence by senior management and Human Resources, approves or takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• With the Dean and other members of senior management, participates in the development and implementation of College strategic plans, goals and objectives, including Guided Pathways; leads and directs department staff in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies and business process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in department work processes.
• Provides strategic vision and leadership for library programs and services by working effectively with the Dean, District managers, administrators, faculty, and staff, serving as an advocate for the library in accordance with the District's mission and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet, and to other District groups.
• Serves on committees and represents the District at local, regional, state, and national conferences, meetings, workshops, and training seminars.
• Participates in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

OTHER DUTIES

• May provide oversight of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS), faculty, and staff.
• Supervises library revenue-collection programs and processes, ensuring all fiscal regulations are followed and safety measures are in place.
• Participates in special projects including accreditation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff; AND
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in library science or library and information science (MLS/MLIS) or a closely related field; AND
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional library experience, of which three years were in a lead or supervisory role; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in an academic library setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Library operations, particularly in an academic institution, and daily activities, including services, collection development, reference, instruction, and use of technology.
• Current and developing trends in libraries, publishing, and higher education, including but not limited to library consortia, discovery layers, open educational resources (OER), accessibility, critical librarianship, culturally responsive library services, the ALA Code of Ethics, and Guided Pathways.
• Professional organizations and conferences relevant to academic libraries serving diverse student populations.
• Values and priorities of a community college library and a Hispanic Service Institution, including culturally responsive and equity-minded library programs and services that look holistically at the student college experience.
• Information literacy standards, frameworks, and instructional pedagogy applicable to higher education, including the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Ability to manage a complex budget including employees, collections, technology, and facilities.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance, and advancement; basic principles and practices of organizational improvement, equity, and culture change.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning, effective management and supervision, and sound business communication.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Current trends in academic library space design include flexible, movable furniture systems, compact shelving, and a shift away from undifferentiated open study space toward purpose-specific zones.
• Emerging technology applications relevant to academic libraries, for example, makerspaces, 3-D printing/fab labs, VR/AR, and digital humanities labs.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Develop a shared vision and work collaboratively with staff, full-time faculty, and part-time faculty in a collegial and inclusive environment; identify strategic priorities and lead a diverse team.
• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty across academic disciplines; develop and sustain information literacy programming, including course-embedded and credit-bearing instruction.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff; encourage professional development and participation in college initiatives, committees, and events.
• Plan and assess library programs and services from an equity mindset; use data and patron feedback to understand student needs and minimize barriers to access; develop culturally responsive and inclusive programs and services
• Prepare reports and data on library programs and services; coordinate representation of the library in administrative and college-wide meetings; work collaboratively to integrate library services into academic programs and initiatives; represent and advocate for library programs and services; network with local libraries and community members.
• Engage in short-term and long-term facilities planning; work with a diverse team to assess facility needs and engage stakeholders.
• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies.
• Work collaboratively with College deans, directors, managers, and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues; analyze and make sound recommendations on complex library-related issues.
• Organize, set priorities, and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive and collaborative work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
• Represent the District effectively in dealings with various college, community, and regional committees.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California driver's license or ability to access and use alternative transportation.

Additional Information


APPLICATION PROCESS

Required for submission:

1. Complete application & answer supplemental questions, providing detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met
2. Attach resume
3. Attach unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, displaying any degrees conferred (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, and translations are at the applicant's expense - click here for more information

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Official Transcripts: As part of the onboarding process, you are expected to submit official college transcripts within 30 days of hire.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee; additional documents will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, Social Security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR, as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an eVerify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status, or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.



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