Librarian

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
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 2 years of library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• An MLS from an ALA-accredited program

• 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.