Community Librarian & Youth Programs Lead

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 2,705,000 - 3,852,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco seeks a passionate librarian to deliver exceptional library services to the community and to embrace new challenges. The ideal candidate is flexible, friendly, self-motivated, and dedicated to the library's continued success and growth.

Under general supervision, the librarian will manage collections and programs for WMCL, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and develop community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 years of library experience or equivalent education/experience.
• MLS from an ALA-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assistance to patrons in locating and using information resources.
• Deliver reference, research, and readers’ advisory services.
• Develop, coordinate, and promote programs and outreach with schools and community groups.
• Manage library collections across print, media, and digital formats.
• Create instructional materials, bibliographies, guides, and displays.
• Collect and analyze data to support library reports and decisions.
• Assist in training and supporting staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment and enforce library policies.
• Oversee branch operations in the absence of the Branch Manager, with cross-departmental support.
• Develop and deliver youth programming for children’s services and activities.

Skills

Service orientation

Communication

Research

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MLS (ALA-accredited, preferred)

Tools

Catalog databases

Digital resources platforms

Job description

City of Waco seeks a passionate librarian to deliver exceptional library services to the community and to embrace new challenges. The ideal candidate is flexible, friendly, self-motivated, and dedicated to the library's continued success and growth.

Under general supervision, the librarian will manage collections and programs for WMCL, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and develop community partnerships.