Community Programs Librarian & Outreach Lead

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education Pay

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

City of DeSoto is seeking a Librarian to perform a broad range of professional library duties, including circulation, reference, outreach, and youth services. The role emphasizes community engagement and innovative programming within the library and city-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading programs, assisting patrons with technology and resources, and developing partnerships to maximize service impact. A Master’s in Library Science and public service mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a library with program management, patron service, and/or collection development.
• A heart for people, public service and information sharing.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, leads, develops, and participates in the operations and programs for the library and City of DeSoto; handles frontline operations, program management, and daily upkeep of the library.
• Supports patrons using various systems and software ensuring a positive user experience; identifies and addresses frontline operational concerns and implements resolutions.
• Assists in processing interlibrary loans; reviews book requests to determine alternative sources and receives and processes hold requests.
• Sets up and monitors displays for areas within the library; curates and develops content and exhibits for children’s, teens, and adult programming.
• selects, reviews, rotates, and checks in library materials; assists in arrangement of collection and makes decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area; performs other inventory maintenance tasks as needed.
• Develops partnerships and outreach opportunities with external organizations and other City of DeSoto Departments in order to maximize the use of library resources and services.
• Stays current on professional and technological developments through participation in professional organizations, workshops, continuing education courses and the reading of professional materials.
• Anticipates trends that will impact libraries, literacy, and publishing; embraces innovation and experimentation; makes recommendations to help the library stay relevant and vital to the community.
• Assists in communication of eye-catching educational displays, flyers, and postings to communicate programs and services to the community.
• Develops, implements, and conducts a variety of library related educational programs and activities, including story hour, library tours, and instructional classes in library use as assigned; develops programs for adults, teens, and children.
• Confers with teachers, parents/guardians, and community groups to assist in developing programs to encourage and improve children’s and young adult’s reading and communication skills.
• Participates in the preparation and presentation of workshops and training for staff development.
• Responsible for statistical reporting as it pertains to library usage.
• Works collaboratively with library team to develop plans and initiatives that support the library’s mission and goals; assists with library and City-wide programs, activities, and initiatives, as needed.
• Fulfills duties at all library department services desks as scheduled and/or needed.
• Manages departmental inventory supplies and participates in collection development for assigned collections.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Public service

Communication

Teamwork

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Job description

City of DeSoto is seeking a Librarian to perform a broad range of professional library duties, including circulation, reference, outreach, and youth services. The role emphasizes community engagement and innovative programming within the library and city-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading programs, assisting patrons with technology and resources, and developing partnerships to maximize service impact. A Master’s in Library Science and public service mindset are required.