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Here are late October listings:

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Elm Grove Public Library     Youth Services Librarian    (part-time)

The Elm Grove Public Library is accepting applications for the position of part-time Youth Services Librarian. Elm Grove is a beautiful village in eastern Waukesha County, with a lovely park, pond and walking trails immediately outside the library’s front door. The library is known for its strong customer-service focus and community relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with developing and providing youth library programs and services; assisting with youth department collection maintenance; and providing reference, computer assistance and readers’ advisory services at the reference desk.
This position is 12 hours per week plus one eight-hour Saturday approximately every six weeks. This would be an ideal position for a new librarian or for an experienced librarian who has the desire to work specifically in a part-time role.

Master of Library Science degree from an accredited program is required. Previous youth services and public library experience desired. A successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug screening and a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Please send resume, cover letter, and Village of Elm Grove application form to the Elm Grove Public Library, Attention: Sarah Muench, 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122, or email application materials to Sarah Muench at muench@elmgrove.lib.wi.us.  

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Oak Creek Public Library                Substitute Librarian (Part-Time) 



Salary    $20.14 Hourly              

Job Type       Casual Part Time: less than 1200 hrs/yr-No Benefits

Opening Date          10/23/2024

Closing Date        Continuous

Summary Description

Located along the western shore of Lake Michigan, Oak Creek is in the midst of a development boom and is one of the fastest growing cities in southeastern Wisconsin. In two decades, the City’s population grew over 25 percent, and substantial growth and development is projected into the future. Adding vibrancy and a sense of place to the community, the City’s Drexel Town Square features a modern mixed-use development anchored by a civic center plaza, City Hall, and Library facility. The City’s elected leadership strategically invests in Oak Creek’s future as demonstrated projects already underway.
 
The Substitute Librarian provides excellent customer service to library patrons, performs clerical work relating to library services, and assists in other support tasks as assigned. Hours vary as needed to suit the needs of the library, will include weekday evenings (5:00-8:15pm) and Saturdays (9:00am-4:15pm).  

Duties, Functions and Supervision/Accountability

Provide high quality, approachable customer service to patrons via various communication methods and maintain confidentiality in all interactions and communications with patrons.

Prepare informational and promotional materials about library events and resources.

Participate in the maintenance and inventory of the library collection.  

Develop feasible, realistic solutions to problems or questions.

Maintain and prepare library statistics as requested.

Follow and enforce library policies and procedures.

Serve as Librarian-in-Charge as required.

Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent education or experience or currently enrolled in an MLIS program at an ALA accredited institution.

·         Knowledge or training related to reference services and strong communication and public service skills required. 

Please include a resume & cover letter with your application. To apply for this job, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oakcreekwi/jobs/4704014-0/substitute-librarian.