Librarian

BENEFITS

• 8% 2:1 TMRS & Social Security
• 457B Deferred Comp Plan
• Employer Paid Health, Vision, & Dental Plans
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 10 Vacation Days Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 15 Sick Days Annually
• Birthday Leave

The City of Aledo is currently seeking a Librarian. This role is essential for delivering high-quality public service and ensuring efficient daily operations at the Aledo Public Library. It directly supports community engagement and lifelong learning by assisting patrons, maintaining library systems, and fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Librarian provides comprehensive public library services by assisting patrons, coordinating programs and outreach, managing collections and volunteers, supporting library operations and technology, and collaborating with staff and community partners to advance the library’s mission and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, creative, and organized, with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for public libraries and their role in the community. They are a strong team player who communicates effectively, responds thoughtfully to public inquiries, and consistently delivers exceptional customer service.

• Provides courteous and knowledgeable assistance to patrons in the use of library computers, printers, equipment, the online catalog, and digital resources; delivers readers’ advisory and reference services to patrons of all ages.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patrons, Library and City staff, and other stakeholders through in person interactions, email, phone, and social media platforms.
• Responds promptly to inquiries, complaints, and concerns, escalating issues when necessary to ensure resolution and patron satisfaction.
  Assists with circulation of library materials by processing loans and returns, sorting and shelving items, locating and retrieving requested materials, and managing patron accounts with accuracy and confidentiality as needed.
• Coordinates the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of library programs for all ages, collaborating with the library team to deliver summer, family, youth, general library, and outreach programs aligned with community needs and interests.
• Builds and maintains program-based partnerships with community organizations, schools, and local stakeholders, supporting the Library Director’s role as the primary community liaison by coordinating collaborative outreach that expands access to and awareness of library programs, services, and events.
• Collaborates with the library team to promote programs and services by creating and distributing print and digital content, managing social media, designing displays, and identifying additional promotional opportunities; serves as a liaison for the City Communications Team.
• Manages the library’s overall volunteer program, including schoolyear and summer volunteers, by coordinating recruitment, scheduling, and training in collaboration with the Summer Volunteer Program Coordinator and Human Resources.
• Assists with the onboarding, training, and ongoing support of new Library staff and volunteers, ensuring understanding of library policies, procedures, service expectations, and operational workflows.
• Assists with collection development by evaluating library materials, selecting and ordering resources, assessing donations, weeding and updating collections, maintaining inventory, and supporting team members with collection management as needed.
• Assists in technical processing, cataloging, and ongoing collection maintenance to ensure materials are accessible and accurately represented as needed.
• Assists the Library Director with budget development and provides input into the creation of library strategic plans and goals to support and advance library priorities.
• Prepares written and verbal reports evaluating library collections, services, and operations, and assists with the ongoing review and revision of library policies and procedures.
• Helps manage and maintain Library software and hardware in coordination…