Librarian III

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.

The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) offers a dynamicinnovative work environment where each employee contributes to making theLibrary the best Third Place possible. Inspiration starts here we help peopleread learn and connect!

The Librarian III performs selection and collectionmanagement of materials in assigned areas of the Milwaukee Public Library.

The Acquisitions Serials Interlibrary Loan andCollections unit selects purchases and receives materials for MilwaukeePublic Library in both physical and electronic formats. The unit supportssubscriptions processing and collection management work in MPLs addition the unit manages system-wide access to interlibrary loan services.

Collection Development & Maintenance

• Execute complex collection development and maintenance. Use data tools and resources to make selection and deselection decisions in alignment with MPL guidelines policies and procedures.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the target audiences range of developmental stages informational needs research areas and recreational interests to support collection development management and library customer service.
• Apply professional principles and MPL collection standards when assigning resources and recommendations with consideration to security access discoverability preservation and customer service.
• Select organize and classify multiple formats of library materials.
• Stay abreast of collection trends developments and best practices including intellectual freedom innovation and customer trends.
• Manage and coordinate complex collection development and maintenance projects and related budgets.

The Librarian III must be willing and able to do thefollowing:

• Work Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours as assigned.
• 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.

1. Masters degree in library and information studies orequivalent from an ALA-accredited program.

2. Three years of progressively responsible post-mastersin library science (MLS) librarian experience in a public library

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates educationas part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of library science including a thorough understanding of the reference interview library media learning principles and instructional methods.
• Knowledge of library programming and collection development.
• Knowledge of library public relations and marketing techniques
• Knowledge of modern library organization procedures policies mission goals and services.
• Knowledge of publishing trends acquisition operations vendors and the ability to manage multiple materials budgets.
• Knowledge of developmental stages educational recreational and professional needs and interests of target audiences in alignment with assigned collection areas.
• Knowledge of reference tools emerging information technology resources and trends in public library services
• Knowledge of collection trends developments and best practices within library collections including intellectual freedom innovation and customer trends.
• Skill in using online library catalogs electronic databases the Internet microform indexes bibliographies and reference tools.
• Above average competence in delivery of computer services (i.e.: word processing spreadsheets databases use of on-line reference resources Internet use etc.).
• Ability to learn to use and troubleshoot library equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret a wide array of materials from printed books and periodicals to electronic resources.
• Ability to work effectively with library users and interpret their reading and informational needs.
• Ability to critically evaluate library materials from a historical and contemporary perspective to make collection decisions in support of MPLs role as a resource library.
• Ability to train and evaluate the work of others. Ability to lead and provide support to less experienced librarian staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the Milwaukee Community and MPL System.
• Skill in the development of in-depth knowledge of contemporary literature.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Excellent customer service skills; ability to de-escalate and resolve patron challenges tactfully and satisfactorily.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with 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.
• Ability to train and oversee the work of others engaged in daily library operations.
• Ability to provide effective training to librarians paraprofessionals and support staff.
• 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.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to plan organize and manage multiple tasks and to adjust to changing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively when working independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make effective decisions and sound judgment.
• Ability to learn new information quickly and conduct research.
• Ability to make quick and defensible decisions.
• Ability to exemplify professionalism honesty integrity and proper stewardship of library resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IN) is$72705 - $89460annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$75613 - $93038annually.Appointment to the position ofLibrarian III is normally at the beginning of the pay range.

BENEFITS:

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes the 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
• OnsiteEmployee 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