City of Appleton
Librarian - Adult Services and Engagement
City of Appleton, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
The Appleton Public Library, the Wisconsin Library of the Year for 2025, is seeking a
Librarian - Adult Services and Engagement
to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time exempt position in the Community Partnerships section of the library. Work involves community engagement and collaboration through outreach, services, and partnerships; coordinating adult and intergenerational programming and displays; providing reference and readers' advisory services; participating in general and reference collection development; and working as a member of the Community Partnerships team. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community Partnerships Supervisor. Regular evenings and weekends are required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, and implements adult and intergenerational programs, projects, and community initiatives
Leads specialized services and programs and advances creation and innovation in the library
Provides reference and readers' advisory services to patrons in the community, at adult public service desks, via telephone, and via online platforms
Instructs and empowers patrons and community partners in the use of library resources
Participates in general, adult, and reference collection development
Makes presentations to the public, community partners, media, and staff as needed
Works to advance section strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the library and City of Appleton
Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Identifies opportunities to connect library resources with community issues, needs, and interests
Responds to requests for information and reference services in a thorough and timely manner
Conducts library tours and conducts outreach to promote library resources in the community
Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively
Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptability to change, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Maintains skills through participation in professional organizations and appropriate continuing education activities
Supervises library building and communicates library policies, rules, and procedures to the public upon request
Other duties as assigned
Requires some experience in public library service and a Master's Degree in Library Science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Knowledge of and ability to communicate the general principles of professional librarianship
Ability to use knowledge and training to serve the needs of the library productively
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with public relations issues courteously and tactfully
Knowledge of and ability to conduct community develop programs, and utilize current technologies
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and ability to quickly adapt and learn new software as needed
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak Spanish or Hmong a plus
COMPETENCIES
Communication
Self-directed/Autonomous/Accountable
Problem Solving
Technical/Professional/Strategic Skills
Creative/Innovative
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Librarian - Adult Services and Engagement
to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time exempt position in the Community Partnerships section of the library. Work involves community engagement and collaboration through outreach, services, and partnerships; coordinating adult and intergenerational programming and displays; providing reference and readers' advisory services; participating in general and reference collection development; and working as a member of the Community Partnerships team. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community Partnerships Supervisor. Regular evenings and weekends are required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops, and implements adult and intergenerational programs, projects, and community initiatives
Leads specialized services and programs and advances creation and innovation in the library
Provides reference and readers' advisory services to patrons in the community, at adult public service desks, via telephone, and via online platforms
Instructs and empowers patrons and community partners in the use of library resources
Participates in general, adult, and reference collection development
Makes presentations to the public, community partners, media, and staff as needed
Works to advance section strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the library and City of Appleton
Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Identifies opportunities to connect library resources with community issues, needs, and interests
Responds to requests for information and reference services in a thorough and timely manner
Conducts library tours and conducts outreach to promote library resources in the community
Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively
Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptability to change, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Maintains skills through participation in professional organizations and appropriate continuing education activities
Supervises library building and communicates library policies, rules, and procedures to the public upon request
Other duties as assigned
Requires some experience in public library service and a Master's Degree in Library Science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
Knowledge of and ability to communicate the general principles of professional librarianship
Ability to use knowledge and training to serve the needs of the library productively
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with public relations issues courteously and tactfully
Knowledge of and ability to conduct community develop programs, and utilize current technologies
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and ability to quickly adapt and learn new software as needed
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak Spanish or Hmong a plus
COMPETENCIES
Communication
Self-directed/Autonomous/Accountable
Problem Solving
Technical/Professional/Strategic Skills
Creative/Innovative
To learn more about these competencies click here
#J-18808-Ljbffr