Library Employment Opportunities

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 – Hartland Public Library

Do you love making a difference? The Hartland Public Library is looking for an innovative and customer-service-focused Youth Services Librarian to join our team and bring amazing programs and literacy opportunities to our community! This full-time position (40 hours/week) involves both independent work and collaborating with other librarians and staff members to perform such responsibilities as Storytimes, planning unique children’s programming opportunities, hosting bi-monthly school visits, and purchasing materials for our children’s collections, amongst others.

This position is non-supervisory and reports directly to the Library Director. Schedule includes one evening per week and one Saturday a month. The ideal candidate would have excellent public-facing skills, along with an ability to build and maintain community and patron relationships. Please refer to the position listing on our website for a complete list of duties, responsibilities, and the application process. This position is eligible for health insurance, paid time off, and inclusion in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Hourly salary starts at $24.00, with a range dependent on qualifications.

This position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received before October 1, 2024.

Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant (part-time) – Oconomowoc Public Library

The Oconomowoc Public Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant.

Current shifts are Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one Monday evening shift. The position is also part of a Sat./Sun. weekend rotation. Schedule subject to change.
Starting $17.04 per hour.

Example of duties:

Organizes and delivers weekly story times for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.
Creates developmentally appropriate early childhood and family programs aligned with the library’s mission statement.
Under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian, assists with preparing, publicizing, presenting, implementing, and clean-up of events for children and families.
Maintains and evaluates the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Program.
Serves library patrons by answering reference questions, providing reader’s advisory, resolving patron problems, and providing guidance in use of information resources during regularly scheduled reference desk shifts.
Assists patrons with use of library equipment, including microfilm, internet, computers, photocopier, scanner, printer, and coin-operated print release station.
Acts as staff member in charge when working evenings and weekends, and monitors patron behavior, addressing any problems in a firm but respectful manner.
Serves as back-up shift coverage at reference desk and youth services programs in case of staff illness or absence.
Maintains order in the children’s areas of the library.
Prepares displays that feature and emphasize themes being presented.
Performs other duties as assigned.

View the full position description here.

To apply, submit an online application and resume by 10 a.m. on September 19, 2024. Position available until filled..

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