Reference Librarian

Minimum starting salary: $23.5281 hourly, depending on qualifications

The 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

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

• An MLS from an ALA-accredited program

• Provides technical and professional assistance to library patrons; assists and instructs people in ways to identify, locate, access, and use public information and resources; processes patron’s requests for additional resources.
• Provides research, reference, and reader’s advisory services.
• Develops, presents, and promotes library programs, services, training, and special promotions to patrons including outreach to schools, community groups, and at special events.
• Develops and maintains print, media, and electronic collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, and weeding library materials.
• Creates library publications, including bibliographies, guides, and displays.
• Gathers and compiles data for reports of the library’s activities and operations.
• Assists with training and supervision of volunteers and staff.
• Oversees library/department security and checks to assure patrons comply with policies; maintains discipline and order in the library/department.
• May be responsible for library operations in the branch manager’s absence.
• Monitors the database and verifies the accuracy of records; verifies the accuracy and accessibility of catalog records.
• Develops special promotions for patrons, including outreach programs and training classes.
• Provides basic circulation service, as needed.
• Substitutes at other library departments and branches as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with resident, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work related issues and City information.
• Must be able to report to a different location within 30 minutes as needed.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoons.