Librarian

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

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.5281 hourly- Depending on Qualifications

Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoons.

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.

Job Summary

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 (WMCL)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree


• 2 years of library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• An MLS from an ALA-accredited program

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.


• Oversees 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.


• Librarian serving in a youth services role: Develops, coordinates, and delivers children’s programming, including story times and educational and recreational activities; addresses the educational, informational, and recreational needs of children; manages youth services programs; and recommends plans, programs, policies, and service improvements for the WMCL Children’s Department.