MADISON, CITY OF (WI)
invites applications for the position of:
Community Engagement Librarian 1 - Sequoya
SALARY: $2,002.66 /BiWeekly
COMP. GROUP/RANGE: 33/01
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: Library
OPENING DATE: 05/11/17
CLOSING DATE: 06/11/17 11:59 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Important:
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Women and people of color are encouraged to apply
Madison Public Library (MPL) is a dynamic organization that actively embraces the changing role of libraries, and was awarded the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Our new Central Library opened in 2013, featuring a fully equipped media lab, gigabit connectivity, ample meeting rooms, and our critically acclaimed Bubbler program which has since been able to expand through major grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Our eight neighborhood libraries have similarly embraced new services and technology, such as our Meadowridge Library's community kitchen that supports youth nutrition and food preparation programs. Employment at MPL means working alongside talented people who are deeply committed to service and making a difference in people's lives. Our outstanding and collegial workforce is highly valued by the community, and includes staff members who have received national recognition or awards for their work. We value and support diverse perspectives, intellectual freedom, learning in all forms, collaboration, and innovation.
This position is responsible professional library work, based at the Sequoya Library in the heart of Madison's west side. Madison's largest Neighborhood Library, Sequoya averages more than 32,000 visitors per month. Your role will be to develop and implement library programs and services both within and outside the library that celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. You'll provide leadership and coordination in neighborhood library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, assisting in the hiring of staff, and recruiting and coordinating adult volunteers.
You'll engage deeply with the community, and provide reference service, reader's advisory, and basic technology assistance to diverse customers of all ages. You'll promote literacy, reading and awareness of library resources, fostering a positive image for the library as you work to identify and meet the needs of the community. You'll be a community leader, working cooperatively with residents, community organizations, and other City of Madison employees to ensure that Madison is a safe and healthy place to live, work, learn and play.
You may be assigned to a variety of library programs, services and functions at locations throughout the community necessitating judgment and discretion in their development and implementation. You may lead and/or coordinate staff as assigned. You will actively participate in the development and maintenance of library collections, by evaluating collections and exercising professional judgment in recommending and/or purchasing library materials; and/or in removing outdated or unwanted materials. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian 3 or Library Supervisor.
Apply via http://www.cityofmadison.com/jobs