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Location : West Allis, WI
Job Type: Permanent part time
Job Number: 2023-00229
Department: Library
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Description
Do you live and breathe community engagement? Are you a Librarian in need of a more flexible work schedule? We are hiring a part-time Librarian full of creativity and passion for Teen Library services.
With a detail-oriented mindset, you will create thoughtful programming and promotional materials. You lead the charge behind-the-scenes and front-and-center - as an expert in reference work, and a pro in conducting library tours and orientation programs.
The Teen Librarian may occasionally work with Adult Services as well.
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Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
This position requires emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability and initiative to effectively perform the duties.
Education, Training and Experience:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school required.
Recent professional paid work experience as a Librarian or Library Assistant highly desirable.
Proficient in the use of office computers and various software packages including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Calendaring) etc.; some recent experience utilizing online databases.
Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
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Do you possess a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school?
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Do you have recent professional paid work experience as a Librarian or Library Assistant?
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Please provide your weekly availability, e.g. Tuesdays 8am-12pm.
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Are you available to work evenings and weekends as part of your regularly scheduled hours and for library outreach events?
Required Question
Location : West Allis, WI
Job Type: Permanent part time
Job Number: 2023-00229
Department: Library
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Description
Do you live and breathe community engagement? Are you a Librarian in need of a more flexible work schedule? We are hiring a part-time Librarian full of creativity and passion for Teen Library services.
With a detail-oriented mindset, you will create thoughtful programming and promotional materials. You lead the charge behind-the-scenes and front-and-center - as an expert in reference work, and a pro in conducting library tours and orientation programs.
The Teen Librarian may occasionally work with Adult Services as well.
Click for Job Flyer.
Examples of Duties
- Performs reference work, Reader's Advisory, collection maintenance, and prepares booklists
- Creates, communicates, publicizes, and presents programs
- Conducts library tours and orientation programs of the library system, its facilities, and resources
- Participates in the selection of new library books and materials
- Consults standard bibliographies to verify author, title, and related information to identify new books for purchase and books received by purchase or gift
- Catalogs and classifies books and other library materials including the use of an automated cataloging service (OCLC)
- Experience in the use of library facilities and resources including automated library systems and online databases
Click for full Job Description.
Qualifications
This position requires emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability and initiative to effectively perform the duties.
Education, Training and Experience:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school required.
Recent professional paid work experience as a Librarian or Library Assistant highly desirable.
Proficient in the use of office computers and various software packages including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Calendaring) etc.; some recent experience utilizing online databases.
Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
01
Do you possess a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have recent professional paid work experience as a Librarian or Library Assistant?
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide your weekly availability, e.g. Tuesdays 8am-12pm.
04
Are you available to work evenings and weekends as part of your regularly scheduled hours and for library outreach events?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
