Library Associate; Part Time

Position: Library Associate (Part Time)
Salary: $24.58 Hourly
Location : City of Waukesha
-LIBRARY - 321 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha, WI
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 26--00789
Department: Library
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/20/2026 4:30 PM Central

Library Associate - Public Services

Part-time, 20 hours per week

The Waukesha Public Library is seeking an outgoing and tech savvy part-time Library Associate to enrich the lives of patrons by providing exemplary customer service in the Public Services Department. The Library is looking for a candidate who works well with all kinds of people and understands the transformative value that a library brings to its community. The Library's guide our work and our commitment to serve everyone.

THE POSITION:
We are looking for a dedicated employee with a welcoming personality to work at our busy Information Desk, greeting patrons, registering new card holders, checking in and out library materials, answering phones, processing payments, and maintaining circulation records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and major coursework in library sciences, education, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or other related field and at least 2 years of library experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

• Proficiency in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel and Polaris software.
• General knowledge of and ability to use office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, multitasking and prioritizing workload.
• Skills in organization and attention to detail as well as analytical and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public.

A background in customer service is preferred.

The
2026 salary range is $24.5799.

Regular schedule includes weekdays, evenings, and weekend hours.

Please attach your resume and a letter of interest to the online application.

Final date to receive applications: 4:30 PM, Friday, March 20,2026

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pro-rated vacation, sick and holiday pay.

• Insurance
  • Life
  • Vision
• Pension
• AFLAC
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - City of Waukesha employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

01

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and major coursework in library sciences, education, or other related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 1-3 years of related experience, with some public library experience preferred?

• Yes
• No

03

Why are your interested in working at the Waukesha Public Library?
Required Question