City of Waco, TX

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Reference Librarian

Salary

$48k

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Waco, Texas, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the Department


Minimum starting salary: $23.5281 hourly, depending on qualifications

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The City of Waco Seeks

A passionate individual dedicated to delivering exceptional library services to our community and eager to embrace new challenges. The ideal candidate is flexible, friendly, self-motivated, and committed to contributing to the library's continued success and growth.


Minimum Qualifications
Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 years of library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Supervisory experience
Preferred:
  • An MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Position Overview
Under general supervision, performs professional-level librarian duties, utilizing current technology and traditional resources to meet the informational, instructional, educational, and recreational needs of the community; manages assigned library collections and programs for the Waco-McLennan County Library (WPL).

Essential Functions
  • Provides technical and professional assistance to library patrons; assists and instructs people in ways to identify, locate, access, and use public information and resources; processes patron’s requests for additional resources.
  • Provides research, reference, and reader’s advisory services.
  • Develops, presents, and promotes library programs, services, training, and special promotions to patrons including outreach to schools, community groups, and at special events.
  • Develops and maintains print, media, and electronic collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, and weeding library materials.
  • Creates library publications, including bibliographies, guides, and displays.
  • Gathers and compiles data for reports of the library’s activities and operations.
  • Assists with training and supervision of volunteers and staff.
  • Oversees library/department security and checks to assure patrons comply with policies; maintains discipline and order in the library/department.
  • May be responsible for library operations in the branch manager’s absence.
  • Monitors the database and verifies the accuracy of records; verifies the accuracy and accessibility of catalog records.
  • Develops special promotions for patrons, including outreach programs and training classes.
  • Provides basic circulation service, as needed.
  • Substitutes at other library departments and branches as needed.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with resident, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information.
  • Must be able to report to a different location within 30 minutes as needed.
  • Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoons.

About the company

Known for being a great place to live and work, the City of Waco provides many economic opportunities and cultural experiences. Waco, Texas is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas - Fort Worth and Austin and is a central city in the Texas Triangle - a ‘megapolitan’ region bounded by Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. We are a progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit that offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is also the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The iconic Waco Suspension Bridge, spans the beautiful Brazos River and is a timeless symbol of Waco's role in the historic cattle drives that helped shape the frontier Texas economy. The City of Waco is home to Baylor University, McLennan Community College (MCC) and Texas State Technical College (TSTC). The City boasts the award-winning Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument. The City annually hosts the Bicycle World Ironman Waco 70.3 Triathlon and Brazos Nights, an outdoor concert series. Former HGTV hosts Chip & Joanna Gaines proudly call Waco home and operate two of Waco’s most highly visited sites in the Magnolia Market at the Silos and Magnolia Table. Each year, the Gaines' host Silobration, a multi-day party that includes a midway, artisan vendors, food trucks and music concerts. Our mission is to provide exemplary municipal services in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public's trust. Life is good in Waco!

Skills

database