Assistant Librarian

Txla; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Txla is seeking an Assistant Librarian – Adult to support a welcoming, safe library environment for all community members under the Adult Services Supervisor. The role covers circulation, patron assistance, programming, and public relations, with opportunities to lead programs for adults and engage with outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities include reference and readers advisory, technology assistance, and collaboration on strategic initiatives while following city policies and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of public library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents programs for adults.
• Collaborates with Outreach to present programs for all ages in-library and in the community.
• Assists with daily Adult Services operations and library outreach at events.
• Provides reference and readers advisory guidance via interviews and searches.
• Maintains shelves, displays and bibliographies; processes transactions and records stats.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Librarian – Adult, under the general supervision of the Adult Services Supervisor, ensures the library is a welcoming and safe environment that supports and represents all community members. This role is responsible for all aspects of library service with duties including circulation, patron assistance, programming, and public relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents programs for adults


• Collaborates with Outreach team to present programs and events for all ages both in-library and in the community


• Assists with daily Adult Services Division operations


• Provides library outreach at community events


• Assists with the daily operations of assigned area


• Provides exceptional service without exception


• Works collaboratively on programming and strategic initiatives


• Provides reference and readers advisory guidance through reference interviews and literature searches


• Maintains an awareness of literature services, reference sources, professional trends, methods, and ethics. Implements knowledge of current trends in library services and programs


• Provides patrons with technology assistance, computer training, and assists patrons with self-service equipment, technology, and facilities


• Assists in maintaining shelves and creating book displays, bulletin boards, bibliographies, and other informational materials


• Processes transactions involving cash through the Library’s ILS and/or cash register


• Calculates and maintains statistics and records for the department


• Uses initiative and sound judgment to troubleshoot, set priorities, and make decisions


• Serves as back‑up to the Library Supervisor, when needed


• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines


• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Two (2) years of experience in public library

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in library programming


• Experience working with adults


• Familiarity with Polaris, Library IQ, Beanstack, and/or VOMO


• Bilingual in English & Spanish