Current Library Job Opportunities in Southeastern Wisconsin
Find current library job opportunities at Bridges Library System, its member libraries, and libraries in the southeastern Wisconsin area.
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Youth Services Librarian – Alice Baker Memorial Library
The Alice Baker Memorial Public Library (ABML) is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and community-oriented Youth Services Librarian to join our team. ABML is located in Eagle, Wisconsin in Waukesha County, just minutes away from Old World Wisconsin. The library is part of the Bridges Library System, a consortium of 24 libraries. The ideal candidate should have a genuine interest in serving children and families, an understanding of early literacy, and have a passion for creating innovative library programs for children and teens. We are open to considering non-MLS candidates with comparable experience or those about to finish their degree.
Wage: $35,000 annual salary
Schedule: Full time with up to 40 hours per week including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours.
Benefits: Wisconsin Retirement and Health Insurance
Click here to view a full job description and apply.
Position open until filled.
Circulation Desk Assistant – Town Hall Library
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Hours: 8-10 hours/week. Position includes days, nights and weekends.
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to speak, write and read English and be able to perform moderately heavy physical work.
Basic tasks include:
- Checking materials in and out
- Issuing cards
- Providing search assistance
- Collecting fees
Basic skills required:
- Good customer service and phone skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
- Good decision-making skills
- Teamwork attitude
Computer proficiency and knowledge of library materials, methods and techniques is a plus!
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available at the Circulation Desk within the library.
Submit your completed application to Beth Stapleton, Circulation Supervisor, bstapleton@townhall.lib.wi.us.
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Patron Relations Specialist – Waukesha Public Library
The Waukesha Public Library seeks an outgoing and engaging fulltime Patron Relations Specialist who will provide dedicated safety and security services for our patrons and staff and assist in behavior correction, conflict resolution, and customer service. The Library is seeking a candidate whose talents, knowledge and customer service skills can take our services to the next level. We would love to hear from candidates who embrace change while focusing on evolving community needs.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM: This is an amazing opportunity to work at an exceptional public library. Join us as we work to achieve our vision of championing the power of reading and learning to enrich, empower, and engage all in our community. The library offers an inclusive work environment and a competitive salary.
The 2024 starting salary is $21.88 per hour.
Schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week and includes required weekdays, evening, and weekend hours.
Explore the City’s benefits here: 2024 Benefits Guide
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides security for all areas of the Waukesha Public Library including the building parking lots, and grounds to maintain a safe and inviting atmospheres for all patrons and staff and enforces all facility rules, policies and procedures.
- Assists in crisis situations and emergencies and investigates and handles disturbances including contacting law enforcement and emergency personnel when necessary.
- Educates library users on appropriate behaviors and enforces the Library’s Code of Conduct.
- Observes, identifies and reports security and/or safety conditions and concerns and removes patrons who are in violation of the Library Code of Conduct.
- Recommends procedures and methods to prevent security issues.
- Works with Library staff to monitor, recognize and resolve security problems and to keep the Public Services Manager informed of activities and/or problems.
- Obtains and maintains necessary documentation, records and reports, incidents, and events.
- Coordinates security and property-related programs such as handling of lost and found materials, staff training, building access control, and surveillance activities.
- When assigned, serves as the liaison between Library staff, police agencies, social service organizations, personnel, contracted security personnel and the public.
- Exercises excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills even under difficult or stressful circumstances; can communicate clearly, persuasively, and diplomatically with Library staff and the public while enforcing security rules, often under stressful situations; resolves conflicts, elicits cooperation, and negotiate solutions without resorting to unneeded conflict and removes patrons who are in violation of the Library Code of Conduct.
- Has knowledge of accepted practices relating to security operations, particularly those that relate to public facilities.
- Possesses excellent observation skills and has an ability to remain alert and attentive, anticipate potential disruptive behavior and safety or security threats and take preventative action.
- Capable of communicating in writing and preparing clear, detailed and accurately written reports, logs and other documentation.
- Possesses the skill to perform the physical activities inherent in security patrol duties, such as walking, running, standing, rapidly ascending and descending stairs and lifting a fully grown adult in emergency situations for the duration of a typical shift.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and major coursework in library sciences, education, or other related field and at least 1–3 years of related experience, with some public library experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability, and skills:
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, multitasking and prioritizing workload.
- Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot and implement solutions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Click here to apply.
Please attach a résumé and letter of interest to Bruce Gay, Library Director as part of the online application.
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM.
Driver / Sorter – South Central Library System (SCLS)
The South Central Library System (SCLS), based in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time sorter/driver (“Driver II”).
General Description
The Driver II is the staff member responsible for the delivery of library materials on scheduled routes throughout Wisconsin. The Driver II is responsible for the safe operation, routine inspection and cleanliness of the delivery vehicle as well as ensuring accurate and friendly material exchanges. The Driver II is also responsible for accurate, neat and timely sorting and packing of library materials at our delivery facility as well as loading and unloading vehicles.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent.
- Two years delivery/route driving experience required.
- Customer service experience preferred but not required.
- Good reading and writing ability.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Valid regular driver’s license with no restrictions except corrective lenses.
- Clean driving record is required.
- Ability to read & interpret highway and street maps and written directions.
- Ability to work independently, at times under adverse road conditions, with driving endurance skills necessary to drive for periods up to 11 hours.
- Good physical condition required to lift repeatedly containers weighing up to 40 lbs. to a height of 5 feet, and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. Must be able to stand one one’s feet for up to 6 hours at a time.
Schedule
40 hours per week, M-F. Specific schedule TBD, but all shifts will fall between 6:30am-6:30pm. No uniforms! No weekends!
Starting pay is $15.72 with an increase on 1/1/24 to $16.68. Raises every six months of continuous, satisfactory employment until top of pay scale ($19.51) is reached.
A complete job description and benefits information can be found at https://www.scls.info/delivery/employment.htm