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Children's Librarian

Waco-McLennan County Library

South and East Waco Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$40,436.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Waco, TX

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

Social

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Are you creative, energetic, and innovative? Then the Waco-McLennan County Library wants you to join its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to the children and families of Waco and excited about new challenges.

Primary responsibilities include providing prompt and friendly service to the public, specifically in the children’s department. Librarians perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to:
• Provides direct assistance to children and families regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Provides research, reference and readers’ advisory assistance to children and families using print, media, and digital resources
• Develops and maintains the children’s collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials.
• Design, promote, present, and evaluate a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.
• Provide library outreach programs which meet community needs and library goals and objectives.
• Promote children’s programs and services to community agencies, advocates, and citizen groups.
• Evaluate the library’s services for children and families and make recommendations for improvement and suggestions for new services, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with training and supervising volunteers.
• Provides basic circulation service, as needed
• Substitutes at branches as needed
• Assumes responsibility of the library in the absence of Branch Manager

 

Website
www.wacolibrary.org

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.waco-texas.com/

HR Info

Applicants must submit a completed City of Waco application in order to be considered for this position. Resumes may be attached to the completed application, but not in lieu of one. Applications are available online at the City's website www.wac-texas.com

Posted Apr 15, 2020