Outreach Librarian & Community Programs Leader

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

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.