Bookmobile & Outreach Librarian: Drive, Engage, Inspire

Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System)

Wellness Incentive

Fitness Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Racine Public Library is seeking a full-time Bookmobile Operator to lead daily outreach services and maintain the bookmobile’s collection. Under the Head of Community Engagement, you will drive to stops, provide reader’s advisory services, manage materials, and ensure a welcoming experience for patrons of all ages.

Evenings and weekends are required, with a 4% resident differential on top of the pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of public library or customer service experience.
• Willing to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with a good driving record in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Bookmobile to and from stops and to service locations as needed.
• Provide reader’s advisory services and review material related to this service.
• Maintain bookmobile collection through weeding, ordering, and rotating materials.
• Report use statistics related to Bookmobile operations.
• Enforce library behavior guidelines and assist patrons to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Attend trainings and meetings and participate in community organization events.

Skills

Excellent oral & written communication

Safe driving

Teamwork & collaboration

Problem solving

Spanish (desirable)

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) preferred

Job description

The Racine Public Library is seeking a full-time Bookmobile Operator to lead daily outreach services and maintain the bookmobile’s collection. Under the Head of Community Engagement, you will drive to stops, provide reader’s advisory services, manage materials, and ensure a welcoming experience for patrons of all ages.

Evenings and weekends are required, with a 4% resident differential on top of the pay range.