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Here is a mid-April listing:

Oconomowoc Public Library
Library Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant (part-time)

The Oconomowoc Public Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant. Current shifts are Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one evening shift. The position is also part of a Sat./Sun. weekend rotation. Schedule subject to change. Starting $17.04 per hour. To apply, submit an online application & resume by 10 a.m. on April 29th. Position available until filled.

The Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant plans, implements, and evaluates quality, research-based early literacy, and early learning library programming for families with children between the developmental stages of infancy through preschool.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (262) 569-3225.

Job Description Summary

• Organizes and delivers weekly story times for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.
• Creates developmentally appropriate early childhood and family programs aligned with the library’s mission statement.
• Under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian, assists with preparing, publicizing, presenting, implementing, and clean-up of events for children and families.
• Maintains and evaluates the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Program.
• Serves library patrons by answering reference questions, providing reader’s advisory, resolving patron problems, and providing guidance in use of information resources during regularly scheduled reference desk shifts.
• Assists patrons with use of library equipment, including microfilm, internet, computers, photocopier, scanner, printer, and coin-operated print release station.
• Acts as staff member in charge when working evenings and weekends, and monitors patron behavior, addressing any problems in a firm but respectful manner.
• Serves as back-up shift coverage at reference desk and youth services programs in case of staff illness or absence.
• Maintains order in the children’s areas of the library.
• Prepares displays that feature and emphasize themes being presented.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

See full job posting for more information.