City of Mountain View, CA is hiring: Assistant Library Director in Mountain View
City of Mountain View, CA, Mountain View, CA, United States
Salary : $6,616.60 - $9,924.90 Annually
Location : Mountain View Public Library
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 000001
Department: Library Department
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 2/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: EGLE
What's the Role and What You'll Do
Mountain View seeks a strategic library leader who is energized by innovation and the evolving role of public libraries to help advance major initiatives and expand access to library resources. Spanning over 12 miles, Mountain View is a diverse community home to approximately 83,600 residents and globally recognized companies including Google, Microsoft, Intuit, and LinkedIn.
The ideal candidate will be a strong organizational leader with the ability to guide complex, cross-departmental projects. As a key member of the Library leadership team, this people-centered leader will foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. The successful candidate will also be comfortable making data-driven recommendations, particularly related to collection development and the effective use of Library space. Five years of experience as a professional librarian, including three years of supervisory or management experience, along with a Master's degree with major coursework in library science, information science or a related field are required.
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The salary range is $177,192 - $265,788. Pay beyond the control point of $221,490 may be considered, DOQE + a competitive benefits package.
Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The Essentials
This position requires five years of experience as a professional librarian, including three years of supervisory or
management experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library
science, information science, or a related field is also required.
Apply Now
Please visit to apply.
To learn more, visit our Benefit Comparison Chart and/or the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on our .
Location : Mountain View Public Library
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 000001
Department: Library Department
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 2/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: EGLE
What's the Role and What You'll Do
Mountain View seeks a strategic library leader who is energized by innovation and the evolving role of public libraries to help advance major initiatives and expand access to library resources. Spanning over 12 miles, Mountain View is a diverse community home to approximately 83,600 residents and globally recognized companies including Google, Microsoft, Intuit, and LinkedIn.
The ideal candidate will be a strong organizational leader with the ability to guide complex, cross-departmental projects. As a key member of the Library leadership team, this people-centered leader will foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture. The successful candidate will also be comfortable making data-driven recommendations, particularly related to collection development and the effective use of Library space. Five years of experience as a professional librarian, including three years of supervisory or management experience, along with a Master's degree with major coursework in library science, information science or a related field are required.
Please apply at
The salary range is $177,192 - $265,788. Pay beyond the control point of $221,490 may be considered, DOQE + a competitive benefits package.
Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The Essentials
This position requires five years of experience as a professional librarian, including three years of supervisory or
management experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library
science, information science, or a related field is also required.
Apply Now
Please visit to apply.
To learn more, visit our Benefit Comparison Chart and/or the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on our .