City of Irving, TX
Salary: $54,768.00 - $77,208.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number: 2500303
Department: Library
Opening Date: 11/17/2025
Closing Date: 12/3/2025 5:00 PM Central
Job Posting
This position provides reference, basic instruction, reader's advisory services, and collection development services. General assignments include selecting and gathering library materials; enforcing library policies and procedures; responding to complaints from patrons; and ensuring safety of patrons and staff. Duties also include planning and implementing library events, classes and other activities for adults and families at one of the branch libraries; promoting and marketing library services; and preparing various informational and statistical reports and presentations. Any combination of experience equivalent to a Master of Library Science degree and one year professional library or related experience required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills and supervisory experience are beneficial. Schedule includes weekend and evening hours. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $4,564 - $6,434 PER MONTH
Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.
Culture
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.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
01
MLS or Equivalent Requirement A - Do you have your MLS; or do you have the required equivalent combination of education and related additional experience?
02
MLS or Equivalent Requirement B - If applicable, please provide specifics regarding your degree or additional qualifying experience.
03
Working with the General Public - When working with the general public, do you have a preference for working with one of the following groups? Please check all that apply.
04
Do you have any prior supervisory experience? If so, how many years and how many people at one time have you supervised? If you have none, simply state N/A.
05
Library Cataloging Experience - How many years of experience do you have cataloging library materials?
Required Question
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number: 2500303
Department: Library
Opening Date: 11/17/2025
Closing Date: 12/3/2025 5:00 PM Central
Job Posting
This position provides reference, basic instruction, reader's advisory services, and collection development services. General assignments include selecting and gathering library materials; enforcing library policies and procedures; responding to complaints from patrons; and ensuring safety of patrons and staff. Duties also include planning and implementing library events, classes and other activities for adults and families at one of the branch libraries; promoting and marketing library services; and preparing various informational and statistical reports and presentations. Any combination of experience equivalent to a Master of Library Science degree and one year professional library or related experience required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills and supervisory experience are beneficial. Schedule includes weekend and evening hours. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $4,564 - $6,434 PER MONTH
Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.
Culture
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.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
01
MLS or Equivalent Requirement A - Do you have your MLS; or do you have the required equivalent combination of education and related additional experience?
- Yes
- No
02
MLS or Equivalent Requirement B - If applicable, please provide specifics regarding your degree or additional qualifying experience.
03
Working with the General Public - When working with the general public, do you have a preference for working with one of the following groups? Please check all that apply.
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- None
04
Do you have any prior supervisory experience? If so, how many years and how many people at one time have you supervised? If you have none, simply state N/A.
05
Library Cataloging Experience - How many years of experience do you have cataloging library materials?
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 or more years
- None
Required Question