Librarian | Waco, TX
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Librarian
Job Number: 2024-01131
Summary
Starting Salary $45,906.36 depending on qualifications
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
- Job Security
- Desire to give back
THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A research librarian who is passionate about knowledge discovery and education. Do you thrive in an environment where you can connect people with information? We seek a Research Librarian to join our Texas Ranger Hall of Fame team in the Armstrong Texas Ranger Research Center (ARC)!
If you are looking for a company culture of equity and inclusion that serves with integrity, invests in people, provides excellent and innovative services, and focuses on teamwork, this could be the position for you. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, apply now!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master's Degree in Library Science, History, Museum studies, or a related field
- A minimum of one year experience in a museum, special or research library, or archives
- Texas Driver's License
A BRIEF OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, performs professional-level librarian duties, utilizing current technology and traditional resources to meet the informational, instructional, and educational needs of museum patrons and the recreational needs of the community; manages assigned library programs and recommends plans, programs, and policies of the Armstrong Texas Ranger Research Center (ARC).
Primary Duties
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provides technical and professional assistance to library patrons and teaches the use of library equipment for performing research; assists and instructs people in the most efficient and effective ways to identify, locate, access and use public information and resources; processes patron’s requests for additional resources and discusses with other ARC staff; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Maintains assigned print and photographic collections; assists with collection development; reviews books and recommends additions to the collection.
- Catalogues book and pamphlet collections.
- Checks to assure patrons comply with policies and procedures; assures that appropriate services are provided; assists with training of volunteers.
- Develops special promotions for patrons, including outreach programs and training classes.
- Responds to general inquiries from the public; provides information and performs in-depth research; interprets and explains ARC policies, procedures, rules and regulations to patrons.
- Gathers and compiles data for reports and prepares statistical and analytical reports of Library activities and operations.
- Promotes ARC and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum program to resident groups.