Librarian I or Librarian II (Reference)

Minimum Qualifications
Librarian I:
Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.

Librarian II:
Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.
• May be required to work in close/cramped quarters.

For Bookmobile positions:

• Must be able to drive the vehicle (i.e., use of hand and foot controls, etc.) for several hours a day.
• Work may entail some exposure to outdoor temperature and weather conditions.

Notes to Applicants
The Central Library seeks an energetic professional Librarian I or Librarian II to provide reference assistance and readers’ advisory in person, over the phone, and online. The person in this position will also develop and present adult programs, provide instruction to customers and staff, create online content, and assist with collection maintenance. Adult Services librarians also assist customers with library services, collections, and technology.

Application Instructions:

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.

Additional Information:

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.
• Driving Requirement (Librarian II):This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of the minimum qualifications (Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA -accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute.

Veteran:

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Pay Range
Librarian I: $25.74 - $30.50
Librarian II: $27.41 - $33.30
Hours
Work Schedule:
Regular/ Full-Time (30 hours a week).

Central Library hours of operation

• Sunday: 12:00: p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Note: Hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Close Date 01/28/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 710 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX (Central Library) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience delivering excellent customer services in person, via telephone, and email to a diverse clientele in a high-volume environment
• Experience answering customer questions using various information resources including online resources.
• Experience planning and implementing public programs.
• Spanish Language proficiency preferred.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Librarian I
Librarian II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Librarian I
Librarian II
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for a Librarian I require: Graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* The physical requirements for this position consist of: Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet. Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds. Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard. May be required to work in close/cramped quarters. Are you able to meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Why do you want to be a reference librarian in a large, urban library system?
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the response that best describes your reference experience.

• None
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

* We have been expanding our library program offerings for adults over the past few years. Tell us about an idea for a program you would offer at the Central Library. What would be your goals, and how would you measure the program's impact?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you bilingual or multilingual with the ability to effectively communicate in American Sign Language, Spanish, Mandarin, Urdu or other world language as needed by library location?

• Yes
• No

* If you are bilingual or multilingual, please list the languages you speak and your fluency level with each language. If you are not bilingual, or multilingual, please list “N/A.”
(Open Ended Question)
* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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