Librarian II

About the Role

Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an energetic, flexible, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II at the Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library. Under the leadership of the library manager, the Librarian II will be responsible for providing leadership for assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising assigned staff, including providing timely and objective feedback on performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
• Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all.
• Overseeing programs and library services for all ages.
• Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
• Liaising with the community through outreach and developing partnerships with local community organizations.
• Performing collection development and maintenance.
• Serving as the Assistant Manager and as the person in charge for the location in the absence of the manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Master’s of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one year of library experience.
• Alternatively, requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward a Master’s of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two years of library experience. A Master’s of Library Science degree must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification.

Qualifications

• Experience in personnel management and supervision.
• Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate, develop, train, and direct staff in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.

Schedule

Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (rotating) ***subject to change***. Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.

About Us

The Houston Public Library’s mission—Linking YOU to the World—guides our vision to be Houston’s most trusted source of information. We are dedicated to fostering a connected and informed community, where all Houstonians have equitable access to resources and innovative tools that empower them to thrive in a global society. From early literacy to career development and lifelong enrichment, we are proud to support lifelong learning at every stage of life. We are more than just a place for books; we are a hub for community connection, where Houstonians come together to engage, collaborate, and build a sense of belonging.