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CITY OF TAYLOR

LIBRARIAN

Taylor, TX

This position is responsible for assisting with collection development, reference and reader's advisory services, programming, outreach, technology assistance, and daily library operations. The ...

City of Waco, TX

Librarian

Waco, TX · On-site

$23.53/hr

LIBRARY & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT Division: LIBRARY ADMIN Opening Date: 09/02/2026 Summary Minimum ... Develops, coordinates, and delivers children's programming, including story times and educational ...

City of Waco

Librarian

Waco, TX

$23.53 - $34.75/hr

City of Waco Seeks A passionate individual dedicated to delivering exceptional library services to ... Develops, coordinates, and delivers children's programming, including story times and educational ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

Clarendon, TX · On-site

$70K/yr

The Children's Librarian, under the overall supervision of the Branch Manager, works as part of the ... Knowledge of children's literature and programming as well as child development * Experience ...

Apptronik

ECAD Librarian

Austin, TX

In this role, you will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to keep the library current, enforce design and naming standards, and make sure components meet IPC and ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for programming librarian in Texas is $63,079.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $78,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a programming librarian?

Programming Librarians are library professionals who specialize in developing, coordinating, and delivering programs and events for library users. They design activities such as workshops, lectures, book clubs, and community outreach events to engage diverse audiences and meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community. Programming Librarians often collaborate with other organizations, manage event logistics, and assess the impact of their programs to ensure they align with the library's mission. Their role is vital in making libraries vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic community spaces.

What are some common challenges faced by programming librarians when planning and executing library events?

Programming Librarians often encounter challenges such as limited budgets, scheduling conflicts, and ensuring programs meet the diverse interests and needs of their community. Balancing administrative tasks with creative planning can also be demanding, especially in libraries with smaller teams. Additionally, effective outreach and promotion are crucial to maximize attendance and impact, requiring strong collaboration with other staff and community partners. Adaptability and resourcefulness are key to overcoming these hurdles and delivering successful, engaging library programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a programming librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Programming Librarian, you need a background in library science (often an MLS or MLIS degree), experience in event planning, and knowledge of community engagement strategies. Familiarity with library management systems, event registration platforms, and basic marketing tools like social media or email newsletters is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and collaboration skills help in developing innovative programs and building partnerships. These abilities ensure relevant, engaging programming that meets community needs and promotes library services.

What is the difference between Programming Librarian vs Archivist?

AspectProgramming LibrarianArchivist
Required CredentialsMaster's in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS)Bachelor's or Master's in History, Archival Studies, or Library Science
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; community programsArchives, museums, historical societies
Industry UsageLibraries, educational institutions, community centersHistorical preservation, museums, government agencies
Common Search IntentProgramming, events, community engagementPreservation, cataloging, historical records

The Programming Librarian focuses on creating educational programs, managing library technology, and engaging the community through events. In contrast, an Archivist specializes in preserving, cataloging, and managing historical records and artifacts. While both roles require library or archival credentials and work within information management environments, their primary functions and industry settings differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Programming Librarian job openings in Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,079 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Librarian II - Programming

Mcallen, TX • On-site

South Texas College
Education Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plans, develops, promotes, and implements educational events and exhibitions in both virtual and face-to-face settings.

  • Promotes programs through publicity releases, flyers, blog posts, social media, and other marketing activities.

  • Facilitates online events and workshops, manages room reservations, and coordinates presenters and programming activities.

South Texas College rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Special Instructions
Dear Applicant,
The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Age
  • Citizenship Status
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity/Race
  • Marital Status
  • Applicant Photos

* A redaction guide can be found by clicking here.
Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.
Transcripts
Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Foreign transcripts
Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members
Job Description
Department: Library Public Services
General Statement of Job
The Librarian II - Programming is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, and implementing educational events and exhibitions that foster cultural exchange, broaden perspectives, and promote lifelong curiosity across all libraries in both virtual and face-to-face settings. The Librarian II - Programming is responsible for the provision of excellent and efficient library and customer services and works to promote a positive and welcoming environment for students, colleagues, faculty, and staff.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
  • Initiates, plans and conducts a variety of educational events, programs and activities that support the library's vision to connect to the curriculum, provide broad cultural exposure, increase awareness and use of library and archival collections and services, and provide the South Texas College community and the general public with opportunities for meaningful engagement
  • Promotes programs by producing publicity releases, flyers, blog posts, social media communications, and other marketing activities with the assistance of the Engagement Specialist and the Graphic Designer.
  • Negotiates presenter contracts and other agreements associated with programming events throughout the district and coordinates with library administration for budgetary support, meeting all financial and administrative deadlines.
  • Provides support for the planning and development of district-wide library open house events and celebrations such as National Library Week and Preservation Week.
  • Facilitates online events and workshops for students and assists with room reservations for library events using appropriate technology platforms and data reporting tools.
  • Conducts research and assessment of current and future programming needs and applies the results.
  • Collects, maintains, reports, and uses event data to make informed decisions for future programming needs.
  • Actively seeks presenters on a regular basis during each semester and compiles an ongoing list of prospective programming activities and presenters that support the library's programming vision.
  • Collaborates with other departments/outside entities to coordinate presenters and/or presentations.
  • Completes and maintains required documentation such as project planning and assessment tools.
  • Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to provide project and event updates.
  • Serves as library liaison to assigned academic departments and participates in collection development activities.
  • Provides library information literacy instruction in alignment with the Association of College and Research Libraries guidelines and standards.
  • Creates and maintains research guides and related subject-specific electronic resources.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining the library webpage and social media content as assigned.
  • Provides assistance and training to library patrons in the utilization of the library's online resources as part of the Library Engagement Team.
  • Maintains current, accurate departmental files and records and procedures manuals, and reports collection of data regularly to appropriate supervisor.
  • Maintains a professional knowledge of library and information science; keeps current on developments of specific job-related fields.
  • Participates in a variety of committees as assigned.
  • Builds and maintains excellent public/working relationships with coworkers, students, faculty and staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program required.
  • At least two (2) years of demonstrated library services experience required.
  • At least one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
  • At least two (2) years experience with library programming strongly preferred.
  • At least two (2) years experience with project management and/or event planning strongly preferred.
  • Recent academic library experience, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong background in planning and organizing projects, programs and events.
  • Strong organizational skills, including project and file management.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the coordination and oversight of district-wide projects involving groups of colleagues and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to operate computers and presentation equipment commonly found in classrooms.
  • Strong background in computer software, including MS Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook and knowledge of the Windows environment.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
  • Ability to build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data to evaluate resources, programs, and services.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, managers, and the general public.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphics.
  • Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
  • In addition, subject to a federal background check.
  • Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  • Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  • Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Grasping, holding, or otherwise working primarily with the whole hand.
  • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make sound discrimination.
  • Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
  • Sitting and standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Minimum Compensation
$58,789.00
Desired Start Date
September 28, 2026
Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank)
8 September 2026 11:59pm

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