Librarian (full-time): Starts January 2027

City of South Milwaukee; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Milwaukee seeks a Librarian to provide professional library services with emphasis on outreach. You will assist patrons of all ages, manage programs, and support collections.

Responsibilities include reference, reader's advisory, outreach events, and training staff, with a schedule that includes regular weekdays and rotating Saturdays. A Master's in Library Science is required or near completion, and public library experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or within 9 credits of completion.
• One year library operations experience, public library preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader's advisory services to patrons of all ages.
• Assist patrons with library resources: books, computers, catalogs, databases and internet.
• Lead and train staff and volunteers as needed.
• Organize and present programs and outreach events promoting literacy.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Training others

Time management

Education

MLS/ALA-accredited or near completion

Tools

Library ILS

MS Office

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, and will focus on outreach. 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• 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 are unable to consider applicants not meeting this requirement.

SHIFT/HOURS

Mondays 8:30am-5pm

Tuesdays 8:30am-5pm

Wednesdays 8:30am-5pm

Thursdays 10:30am-7pm

Fridays 8:30am-5pm

Saturdays, on a rotation, working every fourth Saturday (in lieu of Fridays on those weeks).

Work Schedule is subject to the operational needs of the library.

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.

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 validWisconsin 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.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

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.

The work environment 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.