Librarian

Job Description:

Librarian

Description

Summary

Minimum starting salary: $23.5281 hourly, depending on qualifications.
Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, including Sunday afternoons.

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
  

Preferred:

• An MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Position Overview
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 (WPL).

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.
• Oversee 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.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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