Job Description
Salary: $23.50 Hourly
Location : New London, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Library
Opening Date: 07/22/2024
Closing Date: 8/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
Summary of Job The New London Public Library, Wisconsin is accepting applications for a full-time (37.5 hours) position for an energetic, creative, service-oriented librarian to head the Children Services Department. The Children's Librarian supervises and manages the staff, services, equipment and programs in the department. Plans, directs and implements all programs and services for youth. Develops and manages the youth services collection in all formats for youth and their caregivers. The position involves some evening and weekend hours. Starting pay is $23.50 an hour.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: - Reports to library director regularly concerning all programs, projects, services, challenges, successes, policies, procedures, budget needs and personnel matters related to the youth department. Keeps statistical records as required by the director.
- Organizes, plans, coordinates, promotes and implements all services, programs, displays, and other activities relating to services to youth.
- Implements collection development procedures and selection of materials for the youth department, including parenting and professional collections.
- Oversees classification, data base entry, processing, and placement of all materials in the youth department.
- Oversees the selection, training and performance of the youth department's personnel. Assigns and delegates tasks to youth department personnel.
- Conducts reference interviews; performs reference and reader's advisory functions; assists patrons in using library database and electronic resources; performs circulation functions as needed.
- Oversees library outreach services for youth, childcare providers and teachers, including rotating day care kits and school visits.
- Acts as liaison between the library and community agencies serving youth, including schools and home school parents. Promotes children's library services in the library and in the community.
- Advises director on budget, physical conditions, equipment, supplies and service needs. Monitors departmental budget.
- Belongs to and participates in local, state or national library associations. Attends relevant professional and community workshops.
- Other duties as requested by the director.
Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education and Training: MLS from ALA accredited graduate school preferred. Bachelor's degree with emphasis on elementary or early childhood education may be acceptable, depending on experience. Experience and training in library skills, knowledge of print, non-print and electronic resources and services for youth.
Special Functional Requirements: - Organizational and supervisory skills, interpersonal and public relations skills
- Instructing, coordinating, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and conflict resolution skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; listening skills
- Skills with library equipment
- Computer skills
- Ability to relate well to the library staff
- Customer service skills are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of children's literature
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate positively with coworkers and customers.
Physical Capacities: - Intermittent sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, stooping, climbing
- Lifting 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling 150 lbs.
- Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling
- Vision: near/far
- Speaking, hearing
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance (City sponsored and employee sponsored)
Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System where the City contributes to half of the contribution.
Holidays: 10 paid holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Deferred Compensation: Offered on a voluntary basis where employee makes a tax deferred contribution.
Free membership to the New London Aquatic & Fitness Center for employee, spouse and minor children.
Partial tuition reimbursement for approved employment-related education.
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Do you have experience developing/presenting Library programs?
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On a scale of 1-10, what is your level of knowledge and experience using technology ie, computers, kindles, nooks, I Pads, etc.?
- 1-3 level of comfort
- 4-7 level of comfort
- 8-10 level of comfort
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On a scale of 1-10, what is your comfort level of working with patrons to teach them about technology?
- 1-3 level of comfort
- 4-7 level of comfort
- 8-10 level of comfort
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Please explain your competency and experience in using social media in terms of personal use and for business use. If none, please type N/A.
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Do you have experience with collection development?
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Do you have experience with programming outside the library?
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Do you have experience with programming for children?
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Have you successfully assisted a person in downloading an ebook to a device?
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,