Librarian Job at City of Sheboygan, WI in Sheboygan

Salary : $63,752.00 - $70,844.80 Annually

Location : Mead Public Library, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12182024

Department: Library

Opening Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Why Work for Us?
At the City of Sheboygan, we believe in taking care of our employees. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package* that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurances: Stay healthy and secure with our comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Annual Employer HSA Contribution: We invest in your well-being by contributing to your Health Savings Account.
• Employer Sponsored Clinic: Access convenient and affordable healthcare services through our dedicated clinic.
• Up to Four Weeks of PTO Upon Hire: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System: Plan for your future with our retirement savings program.
• And So Much More!

With a wide range of departments and positions available, you're sure to find a role that aligns with your interests, skills, and experiences. Whether you're passionate about public safety, infrastructure development, community planning, or customer service, there's a place for you at the City of Sheboygan.

Apply Today!
Join our team and become part of a community-focused organization that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career with the City of Sheboygan!
*Note: Employees are eligible for benefits at 20 hours per week. Contribution amounts and specific program eligibility may vary by position or FTE (Full-Time Equivalent).

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The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary of Job

The Mead Public Library provides quality services, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our diverse community. The function of the Mead Public Library is to serve our customers in a way that establishes a relationship of mutual gratitude - our gratitude for our customers' patronage, and our customers' gratitude for the quality and value they receive.

Librarians act as specialists using their expertise to: lead teams, mentor staff, oversee projects, teach technology classes, monitor the procurement and weeding of the library collections, coordinate programs and events and locate specialized information and resources. These individuals should be seen as experts, leaders and role models in providing top notch library service to the community. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Library Director.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, see and sit.

• Required to stand and walk and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to staff on library's mission, vision, policy, procedure, event planning, collection development and proper customer service techniques.

• Works closely with the management team to improve the overall efficiency, effectiveness and value of all library services and resources.

• Leads ad hoc teams or projects; participates in and leads staff committees.

• Maintains high level of professional knowledge of trends and innovation in library services.

• Monitors local library statistics and makes recommendations to management for improvements.

• Provides customer service and assistance in the use of library services, including reader's advisory and reference services and technology training and assistance.

• Develops and coordinates programs, events, and story times.

• Serves as a library ambassador to the community through community engagement and outreach strategies.

• Assists manager in the development of library policies, plans and goals.

• Coordinates, develops and presents library training to staff and public.

• Oversee library collections procurement and weeding process.

• Engages with the larger LIS profession through routine and consistent professional development in the form of conferences, workshops, classes, and publications.

• Directly addresses Code of Conduct enforcement and behavioral issues in the library alongside Managers and Public Safety/Community Resource Specialist.

• Reports building malfunctions, safety, and security matters to management, safety specialist and/or maintenance staff.

• Acts as "person in charge" when Managers and Director are unavailable.

• Provides emergency duties and resources as needed in times of a City emergency in conjunction with the Director and in accordance with City's emergency plan.

• Performs other related work as assigned by the Director or Manager.

Education & Experience

• Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school or equivalent advanced degree.

• Two years of experience in a public library or equivalent relevant experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the diverse local community.

• Possess in-depth knowledge of library systems and concepts as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Desire to meet and serve the library's user community.

• Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and workflow.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

• Knowledge of computers, the internet, and commercially available library software.

• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.

• Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and mentor staff.

• Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the public.

• Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service.

• Ability to organize job duties and work independently.

• Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources.

• Creativity to develop and implement library programs and services.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

• Positive attitude toward library users with special needs.

• Accuracy and skill in typing.

• Mathematics: Ability to calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Reasoning: Ability to exercise good judgment, investigate, define problems and offer solutions, research and collect data, analyze information and establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Technology: Ability to create documents in MS Word and spreadsheets in MS Excel, ability to use and maintain e-mail and calendars, ability to develop and maintain customized reports in MUNIS PR/HR system.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations, technical procedures, and general government periodicals. Ability to write documents, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and the general public.

• Other: Ability to take initiative, interpret and apply policies and procedures, be organized, be detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, meet timelines, set goals, implement changes, handle sensitive and confidential situations/information in a positive and proactive manner, work in a fast-paced environment, ask questions, give feedback and work independently, as well as within a team structured environment. Ability to perform work in response to general, outcome-based directives.

Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment background check.

The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays