Part-time Librarian

Position Summary

The Librarian is responsible for performing professional work in a variety of capacities to include provision of reference services; develop, plan, and deliver programming and outreach services for target audiences; collection development and purchasing of materials and supplies; monitor program budgets, report and record program statistics. Librarians also evaluate library collections, services, programs and outreach events for relevancy and impact on lifelong learning and community connection.

• Perform reference assistance, bibliographic instruction, reader’s advisory, and patron assistance services.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the library’s digital content on a variety of platforms and assist patrons on a variety of devices.
• Recommend materials for purchase in assigned areas; catalog and classify library materials; weed collection and manage inventories in assigned areas.
• Assist in the library’s web administrative functions, create content and market across social media platforms.
• Develop and implement program and outreach offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide informational services to patrons at the New Berlin Public Library for 20 hours per week.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master of Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.

• Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in a professional library environment.

• Understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals and philosophy of service.
• Ability to use knowledge and training to serve the needs of the library productively.
• Ability to communicate and work with patrons and co-workers effectively.
• Ability to plan and implement library services.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, verbally and in written form, in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Broad experience or knowledge of social media and content creation and ability to implement digital media strategies.
• Good oral, written and computer skills; must be able to assist patrons with computer-related questions.
• Ability to gather statistics, analyze information, and write reports and grants.
• Ability to understand library policies and procedures and apply them to library operations.
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness to maintain skills in the above mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate library skills learning experiences.

• Task involves sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Task involves extended period of time at a keyboard.

• None. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception.

• General benefits for 2025 will be determined by the applicable plan documents in effect.
• Sick leave accumulates 1 day per month on a pro‑rated basis; first 60 days are not available, thereafter credited from hire date.
• Employees working 24+ hours per week are automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
• Deferred compensation plan (Section 457) is offered.
• Workers’ compensation benefits are provided in accordance with state laws.
• Direct deposit of all payroll checks is required.
• Flexible time schedules may be used subject to the FLSA policy.
• Comp time may be accrued per FLSA policy.
• Employee Assistance Program is available to employees and family members.