Associate Librarian
City of Sheboygan
Full-time
On-site
Mead Public Library, Wisconsin, United States
$55,120 - $55,120 USD yearly
Summary of Job
The Mead Public Library provides quality services, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of our diverse community. The function of the Mead Public Library is to serve our customers in a way that establishes a relationship of mutual gratitude – our gratitude for our customers’ patronage, and our customers’ gratitude for the quality and value they receive.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Library Director, the Associate Librarian position develops and delivers library programs, assists patrons in the makerspace (Imaginarium) and digital media production studio (Mead Radio), and as a member of the Public Services team, provides excellent customer service to the library community and supports other department activities. It is imperative job duties are performed with respect, integrity, objectivity and in the best interest of the City.All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.
This position will primarily focus on Youth Services while also working as part of a collaborative team at all public service points and with patrons of all ages; standard scheduling includes at least one Saturday per month and one evening per week.Responsibilities
- Maintains circulation of library collections.
- Coordinates makerspace (Imaginarium) activities, programs, equipment purchases, and maintenance.
- Coordinates digital media production studio (Mead Radio) activities, programs, and equipment purchases.
- Schedules and coordinates book displays and exhibits.
- Provides customer service, reader's advisory, and limited research services.
- Instructs and assists patrons with technology and equipment to include but not limited to public computers, makerspace equipment, digital media production studio, online library catalog, and digital resources.
- Handles/counts cash and performs cash transactions.
- Leads ad hoc teams or projects; participates in and leads staff committees.
- Collaborates with Public Services team in the planning, development, and delivery of programs in the library and community.
- Reports building malfunctions, safety, and security matters to management, safety specialist and/or maintenance staff.
- Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with community organizations.
- Interprets, explains and applies library policy and procedures to respond to customer concerns.
- Prepares invoices for payment.
- Provides input to managers in the improvement of library policies, plans, and goals.
- Attends library conferences and workshops.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences or closely related field required.
- Minimum of two years direct experience working with the public or in a direct customer service role (such as retail or hospitality) and community engagement or public service experience required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the diverse local community
- Basic knowledge of library services and procedures
- Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and workflows
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Resilient to changes in the library profession and work environment
- Ability and willingness to learn, adapt to new technologies, flexible when faced with changing situations, and ability to work in an ambiguous environment
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information both in written and oral form, effectively read and understand written information
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to exercise good judgment, investigate, define problems and offer solutions, research and collect data, analyze information and establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to create documents in MS Word and spreadsheets in MS Excel, ability to use and maintain e-mail and calendars
Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment background check.
Work Environment:
On a frequent basis, stands, walks, sits, talks, and reaches with hands and arms. On a somewhat frequent basis, lifts, bends, stoops, lifts and caries books, files, and/or boxes weighing up to 30 pounds, and pushing and pulling objects on wheels weighing up to 35 pounds. Position requires the operation of office equipment and required repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer equipment. Occasional attendance at programs outside of normal working hours and meetings off site required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.