Part-Time Adult Reference Librarian Job at City of Wauwatosa in Wauwatosa

We are hiring for a Reference Librarian to join the Wauwatosa Public Library part-time! This role will be responsible for assisting library users in locating and evaluating information, teaching them how to use library resources, assisting patrons in computer usage, curating the up-to-date and balanced collection, developing engaging programming, and inspiring lifelong learning.

The pay range for this position is $35.99 - $45.99 per hour, with the starting salary depending on experience and qualifications. It also includes an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a free workplace clinic for those enrolled in the City's health insurance plan, paid parental leave, generous paid holidays and vacation, volunteer time off, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service.

This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The work schedule is as follows: Monday 12:30‑8:00 PM, Thursday 1:00‑5:00 PM, and Friday 12:00‑5:00 PM. The remaining 4 hours will be determined after hire. It also requires approximately every 3rd Saturday 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM (9:00‑1:00 PM in the summer) and approximately every 3rd Sunday 12:30 PM‑4:00 PM (closed in summer). The 3.5 hours worked on Sunday are in addition to the normal 20‑hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Assists people with finding library materials and answering general reference and IT-related questions in-person, on the phone, and via email.
• Purchases, weeds, organizes, and maintains non-fiction, fiction, and other collections.
• Plans, promotes, and facilitates young adult and adult programming.
• Compiles statistics each month for the library’s monthly report.
• Provides supervision to volunteers for special projects, computer, and paging slips.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years reference experience in a public library.
• Experience in maintaining a budget.

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Stays calm and professional with disruptive patrons and works to de‑escalate those situations.
• Strong information searching, multi‑tasking, technical, editing, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of literature.
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with members of the public, community organizations, and businesses.
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications for library services and proficiency in computer operation.
• Ability to gather statistics, analyze information and present reports, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to lift, manipulate and carry; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, reach, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Seniorities

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment Type

Part‑time.

Job Function

Other.

Industries

Government Administration.