What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at City of Waco?
Minimum starting salary: $23.5281 hourly, depending on qualifications.
Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoons.
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
- 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 professional assistance to patrons, helping them identify, locate, access, and use information resources effectively.
- Delivers reference, research, and readers’ advisory services.
- Develops, coordinates, and promotes programs, training sessions, and outreach initiatives, including partnerships with schools, community groups, and special events.
- Manages library collections across print, media, and digital formats by evaluating, selecting, and weeding materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and community alignment.
- Creates instructional and promotional materials, including bibliographies, research guides, and displays.
- Collects and analyzes data to support reports on library operations and activities.
- Assists in training and supporting staff and volunteers.
- Maintains a safe and welcoming environment and ensures patrons comply with library policies.
- Oversee branch operations in the absence of the Branch Manager and provide cross-departmental support as needed.
- Ensure accuracy and accessibility of catalog and database records and provide basic circulation services when required.
- May occasionally travel to various City facilities as needed to attend meetings, coordinate with teams, and support ongoing initiatives.
Salary : $24 - $35