Library Assistant

City of Middleton; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

WI Retirement System

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pro-rated Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Middleton Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to join our Adult Services team. The role focuses on programming, collection development, and publicity, with a creative and collaborative outlook and strong customer service skills.

This position offers benefits such as Wisconsin Retirement System, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and pro-rated Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year in public library services or related field.
• Access to transportation for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional customer service, assisting with reference questions, program info, and library resources.
• Manage circulation services, registering new cardholders, updating accounts, processing holds, and collecting fines.
• Support daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, room reservations, collection maintenance, and ensuring a safe environment.
• Help patrons with technology needs, such as computers, photocopiers, and personal devices.
• Assist with library programs, outreach, promotional materials, and assigned projects.
• Participate in library committees and initiatives.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Middleton Public Library is seeking a part-time (24 hours per week) Library Assistant to join our Adult Services team! This role will focus on programming, collection development, and publicity.

The ideal candidate for this position will be creative, collaborative, and have excellent customer service skills.

This position is eligible for: WI Retirement System (WRS), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and pro-rated Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional customer service, assisting with reference questions, program info, and library resources.
• Manage circulation services, registering new cardholders, updating accounts, processing holds, and collecting fines.
• Support daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, room reservations, collection maintenance, and ensuring a safe environment.
• Help patrons with technology needs, such as computers, photocopiers, and personal devices.
• Assist with library programs, outreach, promotional materials, and assigned projects.
• Participate in library committees and initiatives.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year in public library services or related field
• Access to transportation for job duties.

Preferred, but not required, qualifications.

• Public Library experience
• College coursework or degree in library science or related field
• Bilingual skills

Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to meetings, work sites, or other locations

Physical Demands

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and lift objects up to [XX] pounds
• Work requires extended periods of standing or walking
• Work will involve operating standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.)
• Vision and hearing are required to perform essential functions and communicate effectively

Job-Related Demands

• Work will involve contact with the public, requiring effective communication and professional conduct.
• Work may involve exposure to stressful situations, deadlines, or conflict resolution