Librarian IV - Library Materials Services
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Library Branch Manager
City of El Paso
MAIN LIBRY
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$62,954.32 - $94,431.48
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves running a local library branch for the City of El Paso, including planning programs, managing collections, providing customer help, handling budgets, and leading a team of staff.
It's a great fit for someone with a strong background in library work who enjoys community engagement, organizing events like storytimes or classes, and overseeing daily operations to meet patrons' needs.
Ideal candidates are organized leaders passionate about promoting reading and education in a public setting.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in library science or information and library science from an ALA-accredited institution
- Three years of professional librarian experience
- Two years of supervisory experience in a library setting
- Ability to develop and implement library programs, services, and community outreach
- Skills in managing budgets, collections, and administrative tasks like reporting and facility maintenance
- Proficiency in providing reference services and guiding patrons to resources
- Experience supervising staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluation
Full Job Description
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A Master’s degree or higher from an ALA accredited college or university in library science or information and library science, and three (3) years of professional experience as a librarian, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: None.
Requirements
Under general supervision, manage the functions and operation of a City branch library.
Qualifications
Develop goals, plans, programs, services and procedures for a branch library. Involves: Determine needs of assigned branch library based on local patrons needs and wishes.
Determine most appropriate collection for the location. Order new books and magazines based on location. Discard old, outdated or damaged materials.
Prepare programs and classes for the public including literacy programs, children’s storytime and computer training programs.
Prepare synopsis of classes, materials and resources necessary for the classes or programs. Participate in committee work.
Provide reference services. Involves: Guide patrons to information using all forms of print, on-line and community resources.
Provide outreach services with area schools to promote literacy and library programs.
Develop and implement programs, services and special events to promote use of branch library resources and facilities.
Speak with community groups and non-profit organizations to promote use of the library branch.
Oversee designated administrative activities. Involves: Plan annual budget for the branch library. Develop projections of resources and personnel necessary to meet established goals and objectives.
Evaluate and determine priorities on equipment, furniture or supplies. Submit budget proposal to Library Extension Services Administrator for approval. Prepare reports and statistics for the branch.
Maintain attendance, fees and payroll records, reports and participates in the overall administration of the Library System.
Ensure all repairs of facility are completed in a timely manner to ensure a safe environment. Work with the Friends of the Library and other volunteers.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review of operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate library branch activities. Instruct, guide and check work.
Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony.
Recommend transfer, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.
Additional Information
For the complete job specification, click here.Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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