SALARY: $2,063.14 /BiWeekly
COMP. GROUP/RANGE: 33/01
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: Madison Public Library
OPENING DATE: 02/07/18
CLOSING DATE: 03/04/18 11:59 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
About the Job:
Madison Public Library seeks two creative and innovative Librarians who will develop relationships between the Library and Madison’s many stakeholders in order to foster opportunities for our adult customers with a particular focus on addressing community identified needs. Consistent with our mission and vision, these positions cultivate community partnerships which develop opportunities to learn, share and create. These positions will ensure equitable provision of resources and services and will lead librarians and other staff in developing culturally competent models for services. These positions will provide leadership and coordination in central library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, and assisting in the hiring of staff. Familiarity with emerging technologies and project management skills are a plus.
About the Madison Public Library:
Madison Public Library (MPL) is a dynamic organization that actively embraces the changing role of libraries. 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. At MPL we encourage creativity, innovation, imagination, and going beyond the traditional or expected; 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 at MPL.
Librarian 1
This is the entry level of the professional librarian career progression series. This work is initially characterized by more structured assignments, and/or is more closely reviewed, until the employee gains requisite operational skills and program familiarity. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian 3 or Library Supervisor. This series is structured to provide advancement from Librarian 1 to Librarian 2 (consistent with City policy).
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Understand and advocate for broader community needs, facilitating connections and helping develop solutions
• Facilitate partnerships with the community that will promote racial equity and social justice
• Plan and deliver related programs and learning opportunities to a broad range of community members, both within and outside the library
• Develop and implement evaluation metrics to monitor program effectiveness.
• Participate in local, state and national conferences and meetings to acquire and share best practices in public services and community engagement.
• Conduct tours and provide outreach programs to increase awareness and use of library facilities and services
• Monitor trends and best practices in community engagement
• Provide direct services to customers at an all-ages Ask Desk
• Coordinate paraprofessional, clerical and hourly staff and volunteers
• Perform related work as assigned.
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please reference the Librarian 1 classification specification.
For more information about the Madison Public Library and its programs, please visit:
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited library school with a master’s degree in library or information science.
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, Human Resources will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Four years experience in applying the following:
• Library science theories, principles, practices, and terminology applicable to a public library and community engagement.
Two years experience in applying the following:
• Automated and manual library systems.
• Library reference and/or collection development strategies and resources.
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Familiarity with the following:
• Project management principles and practices.
• Community engagement within library systems.
• Cultural and economic issues involved in serving traditionally underserved populations.
Ability to:
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Perform as a leader and as a collaborative team member.
• Apply research and professional reading to practice.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in making choices on the spot.
• Maintain a flexible approach to assignments and schedules.
• Multi-task while remaining accessible and helpful.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please reference the Librarian 1 classification specification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds (equivalent to a bucket of books) and must be capable of pushing wheeled carts of books and other materials weighing up to 200 pounds onto and off elevators, and across carpeted areas. In addition, they must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and repeatedly lift books weighing as much as three pounds.
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