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City of Appleton, WI is hiring: Librarian - Adult Services and Engagement in App

City of Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Salary : $28.55 - $35.41 Hourly

Location : Appleton, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-49

Department : Library

Division : Community Partnership

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Job Description

Appleton Public Library is approaching a new and exciting season - opening a renovated library with flexible community spaces for programming, hosting community partners, and engaging with patrons. Our staff will work in thoughtfully designed workspaces in a dynamic downtown location. Join our talented team and work in a highly collaborative community.

We are accepting applications for an Adult Services & Engagement Librarian position. Interested candidates should apply online.

This is a full-time professional exempt position in the Community Partnerships section of the library. Work involves community engagement and collaboration through outreach, services, and partnerships; coordinating adult and intergenerational programming and displays; providing reference and readers' advisory services; participating in general and reference collection development; and working as a member of the Community Partnerships team. Regular evenings and weekends are required.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Plans, develops, and implements adult and intergenerational programs, projects, and community initiatives
  • Leads specialized services and programs and advances creation and innovation in the library
  • Provides reference and readers' advisory services to patrons in the community, at adult public service desks, via telephone, and via online platforms
  • Instructs and empowers patrons and community partners in the use of library resources
  • Participates in general, adult, and reference collection development
  • Makes presentations to the public, community partners, media, and staff as needed
  • Works to advance section strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the library and City of Appleton
  • Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Identifies opportunities to connect library resources with community issues, needs, and interests
  • Responds to requests for information and reference services in a thorough and timely manner
  • Conducts library tours and conducts outreach to promote library resources in the community
  • Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively
  • Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptability to change, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Maintains skills through participation in professional organizations and appropriate continuing education activities
  • Supervises library building and communicates library policies, rules, and procedures to the public upon request
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Typical Qualifications

    Requires some experience in public library service and a Master's Degree in Library Science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills :

  • Knowledge of and ability to communicate the general principles of professional librarianship
  • Ability to use knowledge and training to serve the needs of the library productively
  • Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with public relations issues courteously and tactfully
  • Knowledge of and ability to conduct community engagement, develop programs, and utilize current technologies
  • Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and ability to quickly adapt and learn new software as needed
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to speak Spanish or Hmong a plus

    • Supplemental Information

    COMPETENCIES

    Communication

    Self-directed / Autonomous / Accountable

    Problem Solving

    Technical / Professional / Strategic Skills

    Creative / Innovative

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    Employees in this class are afforded full benefits including, but not limited to :

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
  • Vacation / Paid Time-Off
  • Paid Holidays

    • To view the 2025 Benefits Booklet online, click

    For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,

    Salary : $29 - $35

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