Part-Time Librarian

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.