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Part-Time Librarian
City Of New Berlin
New Berlin , WI 53146
Posted 2 days ago
The Librarian is responsible for performing professional work in a variety of capacities to include provision of reference services; develop, plan, and deliver programming and outreach services for target audiences; collection development and purchasing of materials and supplies; monitor program budgets, report and record program statistics. Librarians also evaluate library collections, services, programs and outreach events for relevancy and impact on lifelong learning and community connection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform reference assistance, bibliographic instruction, reader's advisory, and patron assistance services.
- Working knowledge of the library's digital content on a variety of platforms and are able to assist patrons on a variety of devices.
- Recommend materials for purchase in assigned areas; catalog and classify library materials; weed collection and manage inventories in assigned areas.
- Assist in the library's web administrative functions, create content and market across social media platforms.
- Develop and implement program and outreach offerings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide informational services to patrons at the New Berlin Public Library for 29.5 hours a week.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals and philosophy of service.
- Ability to use knowledge and training to serve the needs of the library productively.
- Ability to communicate and work with patrons and co-workers effectively.
- Ability to plan and implement library services.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, verbally and in written form, in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Must have broad experience or knowledge of social media and content creation and ability to
- implement digital media strategies.
- Good oral, written and computer skills; must be able to assist patrons with computer-related
- questions.
- Ability to gather statistics, analyze information, and write reports and grants.
- Ability to understand library policies and procedures and apply them to library operations.
- Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Willingness to maintain skills in the above-mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate library skills learning experiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a Master of Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in professional library environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Task involves sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
- Task involves extended period of time at a keyboard.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- None. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
- The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
- The task requires oral communications ability.
- The task requires sound perception.