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CITY OF SAGINAW

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
2022-2023

LIBRARY

The Library is responsible for fulfilling the informational, educational, cultural and recreational
needs of the community by providing free access to library materials in a variety of formats
appropriate for the community. The Library cooperates with other libraries, educational
institutions, and community agencies in order to provide optimum services. These services have
been broadened by participation in the North Texas Library Consortium, CTLS Inc. (Connect
Texas Libraries Statewide), Interlibrary Loan through the Texas Group Catalog, the TexShare
program, the North Texas Libraries on the Go electronic book and audio collection, and more.

Library materials are selected in conformance with selection policies set forth by the Library
Board and approved by the City Council with the goal of building a balanced collection based on
the needs, interests and demands of the community.

The Library Director plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and supervises the library program,
represents the Library before the Library Board, various officials, community organizations and
the general public, recommends policies to the Board and implements policies set by the Board.
The Director orders all adult materials and reviews and maintains the adult collection. The
Director assists in all operational areas of the Library as needed.

The Children's Services Librarian and Youth Services Librarian plan and implement all children's
and teen programs, including Storytime and the 8-week Summer Reading Club, with the goal of
presenting educational and entertaining programs that stimulate interest in reading and
learning. They also select, order, and maintain the children's, juvenile, and teen collections.
Together, they conduct outreach programs throughout the year, visiting local schools and
daycares or hosting groups in the library, with the goal of encouraging young people in literacy.
They maintain relationships with EMS ISD and local schools to cooperatively further education
in our community. They also assist young patrons and parents with reference questions and
assist at the circulation desk.

The Public Services division staff classify and catalog materials, process and make materials
shelf-ready, maintain patron accounts and item records, assist patrons with reference
questions, and maintain the inventory of library materials in our online public access catalog.
Public Services staff are also available to help at Circulation as needed.

The Adult Services Librarian plans and facilitates the Adult Learning program, including classes
and tutoring in English, Literacy (reading & writing), US Citizenship, GED, and other subjects as
community interest dictates, as well as informational programs and workshops. The Adult
Services Librarian is responsible for scheduling classes, recruiting volunteer tutors, monitoring
student progress, keeping statistics, planning activities and teaching classes as needed. The
Adult Services Librarian also maintain connections with literacy and community organizations
to maximize the effectiveness of our program.

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