Librarian II: Bookmobile & Outreach Librarian

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The Racine Public Library seeks a reliable, motivated individual who is passionate about bringing the library to the community and adept at community engagement, program development, and guiding dynamic outreach initiatives.

The individual in this position, under the general supervision of the Head of Community Engagement, drives the Racine Public Library's Bookmobile, oversees daily bookmobile services and programs, and maintains the bookmobile's collection. Using professional knowledge and skills, they provide a safe and welcoming environment, diverse collections, quality programming, and excellent library service. This position is full-time, with the specific work schedule to be mutually agreed upon with the employee and supervisor;

evenings and weekends are required.

The following duties are essential to the position:

• Maintain knowledge of current techniques, trends and methods used in providing public library services via Bookmobile and other outreach methods
• Report use statistics and all statistics related to Bookmobile
• Research, propose, implement, and promote approved Bookmobile stops including special events
• Drive the Bookmobile to and from stops in various locations
• Drive to service locations when necessary
• Fuel as needed
• Provide reader's advisory services and read book reviews and other materials related to providing this service
• Perform regular collection maintenance, including regular weeding, ordering, evaluating, and rotating materials to meet a variety of community needs
• Shelve materials and maintain order of shelves
• Search for requested materials
• Handle routine housekeeping and maintenance duties needed to keep the Bookmobile clean and welcoming
• Handle patron problems to an appropriate resolution
• Offer assistance to patrons
• Enforce library behavior guidelines and policies
• Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record
• Performs other duties and work on special projects as assigned
• Attend Library trainings and continuing education opportunities to maintain knowledge base
• Assist in leading efforts from Library Administration towards various cultural transformation goals
• Ability to communicate effectively in a pleasant and professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and meetings of community organizations, as required

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to drive a bus or bookmobile using good judgment and safe driving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with other library departments and community partners
• Ability to use personal judgment to effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to work with a diverse public politely and with respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing, desirable.

The following minimum requirements are required:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of public library or customer service experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brake certification
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record for the last year

Preferred but not required:

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association

The following environmental/working conditions apply:

• Usually works inside the Bookmobile, but outdoor work (such as shoveling snow) in inclement weather may be required.
• Equipment used:
  Motor vehicle (Bookmobile)

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.