City of South Milwaukee, WI
Librarian, part-time Job at City of South Milwaukee, WI in South Milwaukee
City of South Milwaukee, WI, South Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53172
Salary: $29.13 Hourly
Location : South Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 25-02
Department: Public Library
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Job Title: Librarian
Reports to: Library Director
Classification: General Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved by: South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Directors
SUMMARY:
This position provides professional library services to patrons of all ages, but will focus on adults. The position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. This position is under the supervision of the Library Director.
This position requires a Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited Library School, or for the candidate to be within 9 credits of obtaining the degree. We will be unable to consider applicants not meeting this requirement.
SHIFT/HOURS:
THIS POSITION IS FOR 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND WILL INCLUDE:
Tuesdays 11-5
Wednesdays 8:30-2:30
Thursdays 10:30-7
Fridays 8:30-5
Saturdays, on a rotation, working every third Saturday (in lieu of one of the weekdays on those weeks).
Work Schedule is subject to the operational needs of the library.
Duties/Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Networked personal computer, related software and peripherals; integrated library system, mobile devices; calculator; cash register; multi-line telephone; copy machine; fax machine; new technology as introduced and/or adopted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, lift, twist, talk, and hear (normal range in office environment, corrected or uncorrected); use hands to finger, handle, grasp; reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and push or pull up to 200 pounds. The employee must occasionally sit, crouch, and crawl, kneel, and climb.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. All applicants may be required to submit to medical examination and background check of local, state or federal authorities prior to appointment, consistent with the requirements of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
RESIDENCY
The residency requirement for all non-emergency city employees shall be as permitted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0502.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rate of pay is outlined in the annual salary ordinance.
The City of South Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
DISCLAIMER
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. This is an "at will" position, and no language found in this posting should be interpreted in any way to create an employment contract of any type.
Benefits for this position include vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.
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This position requires a Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited Library School, or for the candidate to be within 9 credits of obtaining the degree. Do you have a qualifying Master's Degree?
02
I am proficient in the following Microsoft Office applications:
03
Please describe your customer service related experience.
04
This position is for 28 hours per week including:Tuesdays 11-5Wednesdays 8:30-2:30Thursdays 10:30-7Fridays 8:30-5Saturdays on a rotation, working every third Saturday Please take a moment to specify whether you have any conflicts with the schedule described above.
05
What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Required Question
Location : South Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 25-02
Department: Public Library
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Job Title: Librarian
Reports to: Library Director
Classification: General Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved by: South Milwaukee Public Library Board of Directors
SUMMARY:
This position provides professional library services to patrons of all ages, but will focus on adults. The position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. This position is under the supervision of the Library Director.
This position requires a Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited Library School, or for the candidate to be within 9 credits of obtaining the degree. We will be unable to consider applicants not meeting this requirement.
SHIFT/HOURS:
THIS POSITION IS FOR 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND WILL INCLUDE:
Tuesdays 11-5
Wednesdays 8:30-2:30
Thursdays 10:30-7
Fridays 8:30-5
Saturdays, on a rotation, working every third Saturday (in lieu of one of the weekdays on those weeks).
Work Schedule is subject to the operational needs of the library.
Duties/Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons of all ages at the adult and children's service desks using print and electronic resources.
- Assists patrons in using library resources: books, computers and peripheral equipment, online catalogs, databases, the Internet and software.
- Provides backup assistance to library assistants and clerks for all circulation functions at the main service desk.
- Directs, assists and provides training for other employees and volunteers.
- Organizes, prepares and presents programs and outreach events which promote life-long independent learning and literacy in the community.
- Prepares informational and promotional materials about library events and resources including press releases, flyers, displays, bulletin boards, resource guides, calendars, and newsletters in print and electronic format.
- Selects materials for purchase in assigned areas using reviewed sources to ensure a balanced collection that serves the popular interests and educational needs of the community.
- Maintains assigned areas of the collection including the cataloging of new items and the systematic evaluation of current collections.
- Maintains and develops content for the library's website, social media pages, and other library electronic platforms when assigned.
- Prepares programming statistics as requested by library administration.
- Serves as librarian-in-charge when assigned.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends in library services by reading professional journals and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Participates in staff meetings when required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Other
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited library school (or within 9 credits of completion). Degree must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- One (1) year experience in library operations required with public library experience preferred.
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license and willingness to use own transportation in the course of performing required duties.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of current library principles, procedures, technology, goals and philosophy of service.
- Ability to adapt quickly to a changing technological and content/information distribution landscape.
- Ability to gather statistics, analyze information and prepare reports.
- Ability to use and provide support for current digital devices and software including Microsoft Office products, the Internet, email, and new technology as introduced and/or adopted.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to deal with the public with tact and discretion.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to perform tasks with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to set priorities and manage time to complete tasks.
- Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of library patron information.
Networked personal computer, related software and peripherals; integrated library system, mobile devices; calculator; cash register; multi-line telephone; copy machine; fax machine; new technology as introduced and/or adopted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, lift, twist, talk, and hear (normal range in office environment, corrected or uncorrected); use hands to finger, handle, grasp; reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and push or pull up to 200 pounds. The employee must occasionally sit, crouch, and crawl, kneel, and climb.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Inside work environment
- Frequently dusty work conditions
- Exposure to environmental factors: repetitive motion in using computer keyboard and picking up and setting down books.
- Noise level is moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. All applicants may be required to submit to medical examination and background check of local, state or federal authorities prior to appointment, consistent with the requirements of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
RESIDENCY
The residency requirement for all non-emergency city employees shall be as permitted by Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.0502.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rate of pay is outlined in the annual salary ordinance.
The City of South Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
DISCLAIMER
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. This is an "at will" position, and no language found in this posting should be interpreted in any way to create an employment contract of any type.
Benefits for this position include vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.
01
This position requires a Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited Library School, or for the candidate to be within 9 credits of obtaining the degree. Do you have a qualifying Master's Degree?
- Yes, I have the required degree.
- I am within 9 credits of the appropriate degree and can obtain it within 6 months of the date of hire.
- No, I do not have the required degree, nor am I within 9 credits of completing it.
02
I am proficient in the following Microsoft Office applications:
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Publisher
03
Please describe your customer service related experience.
04
This position is for 28 hours per week including:Tuesdays 11-5Wednesdays 8:30-2:30Thursdays 10:30-7Fridays 8:30-5Saturdays on a rotation, working every third Saturday Please take a moment to specify whether you have any conflicts with the schedule described above.
05
What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Required Question