<p>Position Overview</p> <p>We are hiring for a Reference Librarian to join the Wauwatosa Public Library part-time! This role will be responsible for assisting library users in locating and evaluating information, while teaching them how to use library resources, assisting patrons in computer usage, curating the up-to-date and balanced collection, developing engaging programming, and inspiring lifelong learning.</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $34.94 - $44.65 per hour, with the starting salary depending on experience and qualifications. This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a free workplace clinic, paid parental leave, generous paid holidays and vacation, volunteer time off, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service. (Click the Benefits tab to find out more!)</p> <p>The work schedule for this position would be as follows:</p> <p>Tuesday & Friday afternoons until 5PM, Wednesday & Thursday nights until 8PM, and Saturdays 10:30AM - 2:30PM (September - May). Saturday summer hours would be 9AM - 1PM (every Saturday in summer is optional).</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Assists people with finding library materials and answering general reference and IT-related questions in-person, on the phone, and via email. </li><li>Purchases, weeds, organizes, and maintains non-fiction, fiction, and music CDs. </li><li>Plans, promotes, and facilitates young adult and adult programming. </li><li>Compiles statistics each month for the library's monthly report. </li><li>Provides supervision to volunteers for special projects, computer, and paging slips. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited university. </li><li>Minimum of 2 years reference experience in a public library. </li><li>Experience in maintaining a budget </li></ul> <p>Preferred Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Strong information searching, multi-tasking, technical, editing, and writing skills. </li><li>Knowledge of literature. </li><li>Ability to build relationships and partnerships with members of the public, community organizations, and businesses. </li><li>A thorough knowledge of computer applications for library services and proficiency in computer operation. </li><li>Ability to gather statistics, analyze information and present reports, both orally and in writing. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to lift, manipulate and carry; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, reach, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.</p> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Do you possess a Master's degree or higher in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited graduate program?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>How many years of experience do you have as a librarian in a public library?</p> <ul> <li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1 - 2 years </li><li>More than 2 years </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>How many years of experience do you have maintaining a budget?</p> <ul> <li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1 year </li><li>2-3 years </li><li>More than 3 years </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Why are you interested in working for the City of Wauwatosa as a Librarian?</p> <p>05</p> <p>How did you find out about this position?</p> <ul> <li>City of Wauwatosa website </li><li>City of Wauwatosa employee </li><li>Job Interest Card </li><li>Indeed.com </li><li>Website - Other </li><li>Facebook </li><li>Twitter </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Other </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>For the previous question, if you marked "City of Wauwatosa employee", "Website-Other", or "Other", please indicate your specific referral source.</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer City of Wauwatosa</p> <p>Address 7725 W North Avenue</p> <p>Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 53213</p> <p>Phone (414) 479-8992</p> <p>Website http://www.wauwatosa.net</p>