Reference Librarian

Job Description:

Reference Librarian

Description

Summary

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

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 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.

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:

See Position Description