Librarian II - Programming

South Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Librarian II - Programming who will plan and implement educational events across all libraries, both virtually and in person. You will promote programs, coordinate presenters, and manage district-wide events with strong collaboration from the Engagement Specialist and Graphic Designer.

You will oversee budgeting, data reporting, and classroom-ready library instruction aligned with standards, helping to connect curricula to resources and foster a welcoming campus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least two years of library services experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• At least two years of library programming experience.
• Recent academic library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct educational events and exhibitions for campus libraries.
• Promote programs via publicity releases, flyers, blogs and social media.
• Coordinate presenter contracts and district-wide programming.
• Support district-wide open house events and celebrations.
• Facilitate online events and assist with room reservations.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

Project management

Event planning

Public speaking

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science (ALA accredited)

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Job Description

Department: Library Public Services

General Statement of Job

The Librarian II - Programming is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, and implementing educational events and exhibitions that foster cultural exchange, broaden perspectives, and promote lifelong curiosity across all libraries in both virtual and face-to-face settings. The Librarian II - Programming is responsible for the provision of excellent and efficient library and customer services and works to promote a positive and welcoming environment for students, colleagues, faculty, and staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Initiates, plans and conducts a variety of educational events, programs and activities that support the library’s vision to connect to the curriculum, provide broad cultural exposure, increase awareness and use of library and archival collections and services, and provide the South Texas College community and the general public with opportunities for meaningful engagement Promotes programs by producing publicity releases, flyers, blog posts, social media communications, and other marketing activities with the assistance of the Engagement Specialist and the Graphic Designer. Negotiates presenter contracts and other agreements associated with programming events throughout the district and coordinates with library administration for budgetary support, meeting all financial and administrative deadlines. Provides support for the planning and development of district-wide library open house events and celebrations such as National Library Week and Preservation Week. Facilitates online events and workshops for students and assists with room reservations for library events using appropriate technology platforms and data reporting tools. Conducts research and assessment of current and future programming needs and applies the results. Collects, maintains, reports, and uses event data to make informed decisions for future programming needs. Actively seeks presenters on a regular basis during each semester and compiles an ongoing list of prospective programming activities and presenters that support the library’s programming vision. Collaborates with other departments/outside entities to coordinate presenters and/or presentations. Completes and maintains required documentation such as project planning and assessment tools. Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to provide project and event updates. Serves as library liaison to assigned academic departments and participates in collection development activities. Provides library information literacy instruction in alignment with the Association of College and Research Libraries guidelines and standards. Creates and maintains research guides and related subject-specific electronic resources. Assists in developing and maintaining the library webpage and social media content as assigned. Provides assistance and training to library patrons in the utilization of the library's online resources as part of the Library Engagement Team. Maintains current, accurate departmental files and records and procedures manuals, and reports collection of data regularly to appropriate supervisor. Maintains a professional knowledge of library and information science; keeps current on developments of specific job-related fields. Participates in a variety of committees as assigned. Builds and maintains excellent public/working relationships with coworkers, students, faculty and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program required. At least two (2) years of demonstrated library services experience required. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience required. At least two (2) years experience with library programming strongly preferred. At least two (2) years experience with project management and/or event planning strongly preferred. Recent academic library experience, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong background in planning and organizing projects, programs and events. Strong organizational skills, including project and file management. Demonstrated leadership skills, including the coordination and oversight of district-wide projects involving groups of colleagues and other stakeholders. Ability to operate computers and presentation equipment commonly found in classrooms. Strong background in computer software, including MS Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook and knowledge of the Windows environment. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College. Ability to build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to gather and analyze data to evaluate resources, programs, and services. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, managers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphics. Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. In addition, subject to a federal background check. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Body agility is emphasized.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Grasping, holding, or otherwise working primarily with the whole hand.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make sound discrimination.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Sitting and standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Minimum Compensation

• Minimum Compensation $58,789.00
• Desired Start Date September 28, 2026
• Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank) 8 September 2026 11:59pm

Founded in 1993, South Texas College offers more than 127 degree & certificate options, including associate degrees in a variety of liberal art, social science, business, math, science, technology, advanced manufacturing, and allied health fields of study. Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer 5 baccalaureate degrees. South Texas College has a faculty and staff of more than 2,200 to serve the college’s five campuses, two higher education centers, and one virtual campus. Since 2000, the Dual Credit Programs has served 130,000 high school students at 70 high school partners, saving families over $340 million dollars in tuition.