Librarian Iii - Reference Services Coordinator

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Downtown Library time type:
Full time posted on:
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January 5, 2026 (24 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR2288
** ENTRY LEVEL SALARY –** $42,182 per year. ($20.28 per hour)
The Reference Services Coordinator oversees reference operations and supervises reference staff at the Downtown Library. This position supports the delivery of high-quality reference services at all locations by leading training for reference staff and planning the implementation of new reference services. The Reference Services Coordinator also provides advanced research assistance to patrons, including helping researchers use special collections and archives. Additional responsibilities include collection development of reference collections, both print and digital, as well as regularly serving as building supervisor for the Downtown Library.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
** Successful candidates will be able to serve the public using the knowledge, skills, and abilities that follow:
* Knowledge
* · Understands principles of reference and user services across multiple delivery models.
· Possesses working knowledge of reference collection development, evaluation, and weeding practices.
· Knows assessment methods, statistics, and standards for evaluating resources and services.
· Understands information literacy, instructional design, and best practices for special collections.
* Skills
* · Conducts reference and readers’ advisory interviews in a professional manner.
· Analyzes community demographics and user feedback to shape services and programs.
· Plans, delivers, and assesses instruction and outreach with internal and external partners.
· Works with the Library Program Specialist, Programming Coordinator, and Digital Outreach Coordinator to create and deliver new programs for adult patrons.
· Proficiently uses current and emerging technologies, including digital resources and reference tools.
* Abilities
* · Able to design, implement, and revise reference service models based on evidence.
· Able to advocate for reference services and collections to stakeholders and administrators.
· Able to develop staff competencies through mentoring, training, and sharing best practices.
· Able to engage in continual professional learning and adapt services to changing user needs.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
** A master’s degree in library or information science, museum studies, history, or another relevant field from an accredited institution and at least two years reference experience in a recognized library or archive are required.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** This position requires evening and some weekend work (one night per week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays, and one Sunday every four weeks).  Candidates must be eager to serve the public courteously and be able to work tactfully and harmoniously with others. Full performance of duties requires physical stamina. Candidates must be able to walk briskly, stand for considerable periods of time, lift and carry stacks of books weighing up to 20 pounds, and push loaded book trucks for short distances – all of which requires agility in stooping, lifting, and bending.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at .
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