Why Team Garland?
At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.
Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.
If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!
*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type
Garland Public Library is seeking a creative and energetic individual with a passion for serving the community to further the Library’s mission and goals. Working with the Library’s team, this position will provide programs, reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and library services to the youth, families and caretakers, and educators of the Garland community.
This position is responsible for performing a full range of library work, including the performance of a variety of duties involved in planning and implementing library services and programs for children, teens, families, caregivers, and educators. Serves as a non-supervisory, librarian position for a Garland Branch Library location, interpreting and enforcing library policies when the manager is not present. Also, responsible for analyzing the public’s library needs, maintaining assigned collection, advising the public in their use of library materials, assisting library users with online resources and technologies, and handling reference and information search requests.
This position works a flexible schedule depending on outreach and engagement needs. Days, nights, and weekends are required. The position may also work at other Garland Library locations and participate in outreach events as needed.
Salary: $43,992.00 - 56,160.00 / Depending on qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans informative and entertaining programs and activities for children, teens, and families by identifying and accessing audiences, recruiting attendees, accessing resources in the collection, and coordinating such programs and outreach events in order to stimulate interest and foster competence in reading, viewing and using information and ideas.
- Assists in assessing community needs and desires for youth library services and programs, identifies potential facilities and organizations available for partnering, analyzing if there is enough demand for programs and services to proactively and reactively develop programs and services for the community.
- Plan and conduct age-appropriate programming and events to diverse populations.
- Guide and assist patrons in locating answers to their questions using a variety of available resources; perform reference interviews and readers’ advisory services.
- Provide expertise in children’s literature to children, parents, and teachers or anyone else who needs help in selecting quality, age-appropriate children’s materials.
- Maintain and apply a working knowledge of children’s behavior, intellectual level, and interest level; have the ability to apply them to the general principles of children’s library service.
- Resolve patron problems and modify library services consistent with established library policy.
- Conduct instructional classes on technology, the Internet, and the library’s online resources.
- Plan, prepare, and promote Library services and events to schools, daycares, Parent-Teacher associations, and other community organizations; present tours and other special programs as needed.
- Maintain data, conduct periodic surveys, and compile narrative and statistical reports on activities and functions within the library.
- Participate in day-to-day library operations including, but not limited to, opening and closing routines and banking/cash handling procedures.
- Participate as needed in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, discarding, or special handling of library materials.
- Supervise library operations in the absence of a Senior Librarian, Supervising Librarian, or Manager.
- Contribute to a positive work environment, take pride in the workplace, and have knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
- Up to 1 year related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
- 1-3 years’ experience working in a Library setting with specialization in children’s or teen’s programming and literature
- Additional coursework in child development
- Previous experience in public performance in storytelling, drama, puppetry and related activities
- The ability to speak and read Spanish or Vietnamese is preferred, but not a requirement
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate within all levels of an organization matched with strong verbal, written, presentation, and one-on-one communication skills;
- Strong service orientation with a positive attitude;
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and thrive in a fast-paced work environment;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Listens effectively and communicates in concise, tactful, respectful manner both orally and in writing, including proper use of sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices in public libraries, including public library operation, reference services, readers’ advisory, library materials selection, and library technology
- Knowledge of children’s and teen services program development and implementation
- Knowledge of literature written for children and teens
- Knowledge of online resources commonly provided to patrons by public libraries
- Skill operating office equipment, computer equipment, and software programs, especially Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access)
- Skill using current technology, including mobile devices and social media, and creating content using social media tools (e.g. Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
- Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with others, including other City employees and the public
- Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
- Ability to produce news releases, newsletters, and other publicity for an organization
- Ability to handle customer issues and complaints appropriately
- Ability to translate child and adolescent development and related issues into appropriate library services
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
About Us
Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.
Vision
Garland’s vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.
Mission
We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.