Director of Collection Management Services – King County Library System (WA)

King County Library System (WA) is seeking an inclusive, engaging, and inspiring leader to be the next Director of Collection Management Services (CMS). The ideal candidate is strategic, innovative, collaborative, a clear communicator, and dedicated to prioritizing the communities’ needs, particularly as an advocate of intellectual freedom, equity, and inclusion.

King County Library System’s (KCLS) 807 FTE engaged and passionate staff provide service to over 1.5 million residents from 50 library locations throughout the cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County (aside from the city of Seattle), of which, over half of the residents identify as Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, approximately one third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language. KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. To support this vision, the Library creates opportunities through meaningful connections as the knowledge-sharing center, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

King County, Washington, is located on the east side of Puget Sound and offers a wide range of activities for both residents and visitors. Known for its robust information technology sector, it is home to major companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Google. For those interested in history and culture, King County—renamed in 1986 to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.—is rich with museums, festivals, and local heritage sites, including the Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Wing Luke Museum, and a booming arts scene. For outdoor enthusiasts, King County boasts over 205 parks, with hundreds of miles of trails and protected forests to explore. Visitors can also enjoy activities like hiking in Mount Rainier National Park, kayaking on Lake Washington, or skiing in the winter months. The county has a growing food scene that includes international cuisine and craft breweries. Whether exploring the urban landscape or immersing oneself in nature, King County offers something for everyone.

Responsibilities: This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Public Services and is a key member of the library’s Executive Leadership Team. It manages a 103-member team, develops and directs implementation of strategic priorities and initiatives and creates goals and standards (in conjunction with team members) for collection development, processing, circulation, and materials distribution within the library system. This role plans and leads the management and system-wide distribution of library collection services in-library, online, and in the community. See the full job description on our website https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/ for additional responsibilities and preferred qualifications.

Qualifications: A master of library science degree from an ALA- accredited program; eight years of progressively responsible experience in a public library system, directly related to position's subject matter and five years of supervisory/management experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered. Eligibility for a Washington State Librarian’s Certificate and a valid Washington State driver’s license is required. KCLS values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

Compensation: The salary range is $161,832.87 – $196,708.87 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/ by clicking on King County Library System and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 12, 2025. 

KCLS values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals, and seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities served. KCLS encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying link on our website  https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/.

Submit specified application materials to brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com.