What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Appleton, WI is hiring: Librarian - Adult Services and Engagement in App position at City of Appleton, WI?
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
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 :
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 :
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For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
Salary : $29 - $35