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LIBRARIAN I

Salary

$21.88 - $24.20 Hourly

Location

5830 Westheimer

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37520

Department

Houston Public Library

Division

HPL - NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY SYSTEM

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

PPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PIN NUMBER: 37520

DIVISION / SECTION: Customer Service / Neighborhood Libraries

Workday & Hours: Rotating Shift - Monday - Sunday - 8a.m. - 8p.m. *includes evenings and weekends

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking energetic, flexible, team-oriented people with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian I in Neighborhood Libraries. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, enjoy working with technology, be at ease multitasking in a public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is a forward-thinking library organization, situated in the nation’s fourth largest city serving a diverse population of 2.2 million people. At Houston Public Library (HPL), we understand that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge, and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. HPL seeks to link people to the world, through a broadly defined platform of educational, recreational, and cultural programs and services for persons of all ages, ethnicities, and life stages throughout Houston and the surrounding region through a network of Neighborhood Libraries across the Houston area, a Central Library, and three History Research Centers.

The essential job duties and responsibilities of the Librarian I - (Jungman Neighborhood Library) will include:

+ Providing customer assistance to find information and library materials

+ Have a strong working knowledge of electronic devices needed for library services

+ Cooperatively Design, plan and execute innovative services and programming for all ages including early literacy programs, crafts, book clubs, education classes, and other programs based on community input

+ Develop and nurture strong collaborative relationships with schools and other the local community groups.

+ Promote library services and programs in the community.

+ May serve as the person in charge in the absence of the manager and assistant manager and will work evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) on a rotating basis.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Master of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA).

OR

Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward a Master’s of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and one year of library experience providing reference and programming.

*A Master of Library Science degree must be completed within (2) two years of being hired into this classification.*

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

PREFERENCES

+ Experience in library programming.

+ Comfortable working with diverse populations.

+ Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to motivate, develop, train and direct staff in a collaborative team environment.

+ Knowledge of current trends in library services to youth and their parents and caregivers.

+ Experience using the MS Office Suite and knowledge of electronic devices such as e-readers and tablets and other technologies.

+ Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification .

PAY GRADE: 16

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-395-8357 (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ YES

+ NO

02

Have you ever been and/or do you currently Houston Public Library?

+ YES

+ NO

03

Which statement best describes your education and experience in Library Science?

+ Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA).

+ Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one year of library experience providing reference and programming.

+ None of the above applies

04

How many years of Library experience do you have?

+ No experience.

+ less than 1 year.

+ 1 year but less than 3 years.

+ 3 years but less than 5 years.

+ 5 years or more of experience.

05

Please describe your customer service work experience including any experience working in libraries.

06

Which of the following adult programming experiences do you have? (Check all that apply).

+ Teaching technology or computer classes

+ Teaching English as a second language

+ Book clubs

+ Teaching citizenship classes

+ Programs for seniors

+ No experience with adult programming

07

Please describe your experience planning programs for adults or seniors. (if you indicated that you do not have experience, please put N/A).

08

Customer service jobs such as this one can often involve stressful interactions with customers on a daily basis and requires dealing with people who may become upset with you or be disruptive and confrontational. How comfortable are you with diffusing these types of interactions?

+ Very Comfortable (I remain calm and enforce rules consistently and feel empowered to call police when necessary)

+ Comfortable (I seek assistance for more difficult situations)

+ Very Comfortable ( I don’t feel comfortable in high-stress situations and seek backup often or delegate to someone else)

09

Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research:

+ BASIC: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.

+ ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

+ I have no MS Office Suite experience.

10

Please indicate languages, other than English, in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:

+ Spanish

+ Chinese

+ Vietnamese

+ Arabic

+ French

+ Other Languages

+ I am not bilingual

11

Are you willing to work a 40 hour a week rotating shift, which will consist of varied hours within Monday - Sunday, 8:15am - 8:15pm?

+ YES

+ NO

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