Duties include advising and providing assistance to library customers; handling collection development; instructing customers in the use of electronic resources; developing and coordinating classes and events for adults; supervising the public’s use of a library makerspace; and participating in community outreach initiatives. Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program and one year professional library or related experience required. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial. Schedule includes weekend and evening hours. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $4,407 – $6,213 PER MONTH

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The City of Irving is situated near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with more than 140 international companies currently operating throughout the city. Irving is positioned to be the leading international business center in the US and is a city of tremendous diversity. The Irving Public Library has four locations, all serving unique communities and is nationally known for the North Texas Teen Book Festival, as well as for numerous NEA Big Read and other yearly community reads, for exceptional programming and for innovative partnerships with local schools and city departments. With more than one million items checked out annually, the multi-branch Irving Public Library system serves a community of more than 237,000 residents that is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation.

THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!

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  Individuals hired into this position will receive $1000 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
• Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
• Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without
  documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000.
• The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $3,000.