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  • Librarian

    San Marcos, Texas United States San Marcos, TX Full Time $28.46 - $38.58 Hourly Dec 21, 2024
    City of San Marcos, TX Employer:

    San Marcos, TX

    The City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life.  Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.

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    Job Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    JOB SUMMARY
    Coordinates and performs a variety of professional-level library work in one or more of the following areas of the library operation: children's services, adult services, or technical services; selects materials for the library collection; provides reference and reader's advisory services; and performs related duties as assigned.

    Job includes regular evening and weekend rotation.

    Safety Sensitive Position (Only the Children's Librarian and Teen Librarian)

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Performs professional-level library work of the following types:
    • Plans, schedules, implements, and publicizes educational and informational library programs and displays; maintains statistics on program attendance, evaluates programs, and prepares reports,
    • Provides story times, puppet shows, and other engaging educational programs for children and teens.
    • Supports programs, classes, and events that provide for the educational, informational, and entertainment of our community.
    • Performs original MARC (level IV) cataloging and authority work for books, audiovisual materials, and Spanish Language materials; maintains authority records; ensures compliance with AACR2 and local library guidelines.
    • Acquires, preserves, catalogs, and digitizes materials for the local history collection; provides local history research assistance; creates bibliographies and displays featuring items from the collection.
    • Evaluates, acquires, and promotes the digital services that includes eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, periodicals, language instruction, and streaming video. Researches and determines usefulness of new technologies.
    • Promotes the programs, collections, and services of the library by preparing publicity fliers, press releases, slide shows, bibliographies, displays, and bulletin boards. Develops and maintains library web pages, social media, and online newsletters.
    • Makes public presentations about the library and represents the library at community events, including outreach events at schools, social service agencies, and local events
    • Helps develop and implement library plans, policies, and procedures.
    • Assists with fundraising, grant projects, volunteer recognition, and other special events.
    • Provides classes and programs that focus on workforce development. This includes building partnerships with workforce, social services, community colleges, and universities to provide workforce training to our community.
    • Write, film, and edit informative video productions to be included on social media and YouTube.
    Provides professional research assistance and instruction to library patrons:
    • Uses in-depth knowledge of library resources and research methods to assist patrons in locating materials and information; provides reader advisory services
    • Provides instruction and assistance to patrons in the use of library computers, software, databases, and equipment.
    • Provides library tours and bibliographic instruction to school groups and other organizations
    • Proctors exams; registers patrons for library classes; issues TexShare cards; and provides interlibrary loan services
    • Addresses and facilitates the timely and effective resolution of complex patron issues
    • Troubleshoots computer, printer, and PC reservation system problems
    • Provides library services to homebound, senior apartments, childcare centers, and other locations that house individuals not able to visit the library.
    Responsible for collection development in assigned areas:
    • Reviews, selects, purchases, and de-accessions assigned collection materials.
    • Uses statistical data to ensure that the library collection appropriately meets the needs of the community.
    • Tracks and manages budget allocation for library materials.
    • Prepares bibliographies, displays, and online newsletters featuring materials from the library collection.
    Serves as the "manager on duty" during assigned shifts; resolves customer service complaints; deals with safety, emergency and security issues.
    Troubleshoots technology and facility related issues.
    Provides training and supervision of clerical workers and volunteers as assigned.
    Serves on City committees and/or teams as appointed.
    Attends staff meetings and training programs.
    Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    • Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an American Library Association-accredited graduate school is required.
    • Two (2) years library experience is preferred.
    • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
    • Bilingual preferred.


    CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    JOB DIMENSIONS

    Must have the ability to prepare, proof and review departmental correspondences, policies, and procedures . Must be able to create effective presentations, publicity materials, spreadsheets, and reports.

    Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, vendors, community organizations, patrons, and the general public.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 pounds rarely. Subject to vision constantly; handling, and fine dexterity frequently; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing and talking occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting and foot controls rarely.

    Working conditions involves occasional exposure to infectious diseases and irate members of the public.

    Safety Sensitive Position.

    The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

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    BENEFITS
    Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
    • United Healthcare
      • Choice Plus PPO Plan
      • Prescription Drug Plan
      • Wellness Initiatives
      • Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
      • Dental Plan
    Davis Vision Insurance
    • Base Vision Plan
    • Premium Vision Plan
    • Laser Vision Correction discounts
    Retirement
    • Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
    • Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • City paid Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Vacation
    • Sick Leave
    • Holidays
    • Longevity Pay
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Activity Center Membership
    • Direct Deposit

    The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/10/2025 4:59 PM Central
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