Children's Librarian & Community Programs Lead

City of South Milwaukee; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Milwaukee's public library is seeking a Librarian to deliver professional library services with a primary focus on children's programming and reader's advisory. You will work under the Library Director, applying strong customer service and time-management skills in a busy urban library environment.

Responsibilities include reference services, program planning, collection development, staff training, and outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library school (or within 9 credits of completion). Degree must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year experience in library operations required; public library experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license and willingness to use own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons of all ages at 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 promoting lifelong learning and literacy.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication

Training

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Within 9 credits of completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integrated library system

Job description

The City of South Milwaukee's public library is seeking a Librarian to deliver professional library services with a primary focus on children's programming and reader's advisory. You will work under the Library Director, applying strong customer service and time-management skills in a busy urban library environment.

Responsibilities include reference services, program planning, collection development, staff training, and outreach.