Librarian I

The Milwaukee Public Library(MPL) offers a dynamic innovative work environment where each employeecontributes to making the Library the best Third Place possible. Inspirationstarts here we help people read learn and connect!

Librarians help open a world of materials services andprograms to patrons and serve as liaisons to community partners.

Librarians perform basic bibliographic referencereaders advisory and programming work and participate in a full range oflibrarian activities including community service outreach and basiccollection development. Emphasis is on developing a comprehensive background acrossall phases of librarianship throughout the system including childrens youngadult and/or adult services.

The Milwaukee Public Library has vacancies throughout thesystem at both the Central Library and our Branch Libraries with a focus onassignments in the Adult Services section.The hours for these full-time positions are either Wednesday Friday: 9:30 am 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm OR Sunday8:30am 5pm and Monday Tuesday 10:30 7pm (Central) or 11:30 8pm(Branches) and Wednesday Thursday 9:30am 6pm.

Reference Readers Advisory & Customer Service:

• Provide in-person phone and virtual reference and bibliographic assistance by conducting reference interviews primarily for general and ready reference inquiries.
• Staff and provide excellent service at public information desks assisting patrons with inquiries research and library resources.
• Assist and instruct patrons in the use of print and online materials technology and library equipment.
• Provide readers advisory service to adults and patrons of all ages using reference tools and personal and professional knowledge of readers collections genres and publication trends.
• Troubleshoot library computers and technology issues and report unresolved problems through proper channels.
• Maintain knowledge of current resources services and technologies in adult services and the information field.
• Explain basic library policies and procedures to patrons and escalate concerns up the proper channels as necessary.

Programming Outreach & Community Relations:

• Plan publicize and present programs for adults which promote library materials resources and services.
• Assist in developing planning and facilitating educational workshops book discussions and other programs and events for adults to engage the community in alignment with the Librarys vision mission and goals.
• Maintain accurate records usage statistics and program evaluations related to community outreach and programming.
• Participate in outreach efforts to promote library services programs and resources.
• Work with Communications and Community Engagement to request and develop promotional materials including program flyers and publicity.

Collection Development & Maintenance:

• Contribute to collection development by recommending materials based on patron needs trends and community interests.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance of the adult collection including deselection merchandising and ensuring materials are accessible and well-organized.
• Collaborate with the Collection Management team to communicate patron feedback usage patterns and areas for development in the collection.
• Develop displays exhibits and promotions that highlight the collection and encourage discovery.
• Stay informed about new releases authors and publishing trends to support effective readers advisory and recommendations for adult and young adult audiences.
• Keep current with collection-related trends new developments and best practices including technology innovation and intellectual freedom.
• Adhere to the Librarys policies procedures and best practices for handling organizing and maintaining collection materials to ensure accessibility and care

System Support & Professional Development:

• At branch locations develop familiarity with branch circulation operations and assist with circulation routines including library card registration managing overdue notices and holds processing checkouts and returns shelving materials and maintaining accurate circulation records.
• Provide emergency support and assistance at locations and service points throughout the library system as needed.
• Participate in professional development opportunities including conferences training and reviewing current literature to stay informed of trends and best practices in library services.
• Serve actively on library committees to support the Librarys initiatives and goals.
• Participate in the Librarys grant writing process including drafting proposals and related documents.
• When assigned to a branch location serve as Person-in-Charge in the absence of the branch manager or senior librarian staff.
• Must work Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Librarian Is must be willing and able to do the following:

• Must work the following schedule: Wednesdays through Fridays 9:30 am 6:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 am 5:00 pm
• Provide emergency assistance at locations through the MPL system as needed.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/ora negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Stand walk climb stepstools crouch and reach.

Librarian I:

1. Masters degree in library and information studies orequivalent from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program.

NOTE:An applicant having current academic status as a graduate student inan ALA-accredited program will be allowed to participate in this selectionprocess if they possess at least 24 credits in the MLIS program. A candidatemay not be appointed to this level until proof of graduation is shown to theDepartment of Employee Relations. Appointment to a lower position is possiblebased on qualifications and experience.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of library science including a thorough understanding of the reference interview public relations and marketing techniques library programming collection development library media learning principles and instructional methods.
• Knowledge of modern library organization procedures policies mission goals and services.
• Ability to learn the fundamentals of library materials acquisition budget management and grant processes.
• Skill in using online library catalogs electronic databases the Internet microform indexes bibliographies and reference tools.
• Skill in using word processing spreadsheet presentation and personal information management applications.
• Ability to learn to use and troubleshoot library equipment such as self-checkout stations automated book sorters cash registers audiovisual equipment and security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret a wide array of materials from printed books and periodicals to electronic resources.
• Ability to interpret and satisfy various reading and informational needs.
• Wide range of reading interests with a developing in-depth knowledge of a particular subject or subjects.
• Knowledge of community resources and demographics to assess the needs and interests of patrons and the community.
• Ability to learn the Librarys grant writing process including general requirements and considerations for proposals and related documentation.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Excellent customer service skills; ability to de-escalate and resolve basic to intermediate patron challenges tactfully and satisfactorily.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse coworkers and library users of various cultural educational and economic backgrounds ages and literacy levels with an understanding of the social responsibilities of an urban public library in an era of information access and technological change.
• Ability to foster and contribute to an environment of inclusion wherein all are treated respectfully are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.
• Written communication skills to prepare correspondence reports book reviews and marketing materials.
• Verbal communication skills to share information with a wide range of patrons.
• Presentation skills to perform library outreach participate in media programs and conduct formal programs to carry out the mission of the library.
• Ability to represent the library its policies and programs before a variety of community groups and agencies.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Librarian I

The current salary range (Pay Range 2GN) is $63503 - $78768 annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis $66043 - $81918 annually. Appointment will be made inaccordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance. Appointment to the Librarian I title isnormally at the beginning of the pay range.

BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includesthe following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass