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Summary of Job Our Mission: The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting all people, inspiring a love of learning, and providing access to ideas, information, and resources. The Whitefish Bay Public Library is seeking a creative, community-minded Librarian to join our team. Our library is a heavily used and deeply valued community resource, consistently ranking among the top libraries in Wisconsin for circulation.

We offer a lively, welcoming environment where something is always happening, and our programs and collections are central to what makes us a destination. This full-time position is primarily based in Adult Services, with the flexibility to support Youth Services when needed. The ideal candidate is a skilled programmer and collection developer who brings fresh ideas, strong organizational skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting people with the right resources and experiences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities What You'll Do Programming & Outreach Design, plan, and deliver a robust schedule of recurring adult programs, special events, and community partnerships that reflect patron interests and library priorities. Coordinate all aspects of program logistics, including space setup, supply procurement, craft preparation, promotional materials, signage, and post-program evaluation. Develop and lead programs that incorporate emerging technologies, current trends, and diverse community interests.

Collaborate with colleagues in Youth Services and Adult Services to create cross-departmental and all-ages programming opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local businesses, schools, and partner agencies to support outreach and co-programming efforts. Contribute content to the library's website, social media, and newsletters to promote programs and services.

Collection Development Serve as an active contributor to collection development, bringing knowledge of community interests, circulation trends, and emerging titles across a range of formats. Analyze the collection to identify areas for growth, maintenance, or deselection based on community demand and usage data. Strategically select, order, and deselect materials in coordination with the Department Head, ensuring the collection remains current, relevant, and high quality.

Monitor materials budgets and ordering schedules; communicate with processing staff regarding new acquisitions and updates. Create displays, bibliographies, and reader's advisory tools that showcase and promote the collection. Patron Services Provide friendly, knowledgeable service to patrons of all ages in person, by phone, and via email, including reader's advisory and reference assistance.

Staff the Adult Services desk as directed by the Department Head; assist patrons with library technology, databases, and digital resources as needed. Maintain confidentiality of patron information and interpret library policies and procedures as needed. Library Operations & Teamwork Serve as Staff-in-Charge when designated.

Follow all Library, MCFLS, and ILL policies and procedures. Keep library spaces orderly and complete opening and closing procedures as scheduled. Attend staff meetings, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Development Stay current with trends in adult programming, collection development, and public librarianship through continuing education, professional reading, and relevant committees or workshops. Qualifications What We're Looking For Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. At least 12 credit hours completed towards Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, with graduation anticipated by December 2027.

Experience working with the public in a customer service role; public library experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated interest or experience in library programming, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of collection development principles and familiarity with authors, titles, and genres across adult materials.

Knowledge of current library principles, materials, and practices, including cataloging, classification, and reference work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, internet research, and library technology systems, including CountyCat and MCFLS shared systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patrons and colleagues of all ages.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for trying new approaches to programming and service delivery. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse population.

Hours 40 hours per week. Regular evening and weekend shifts are required. This is a non-exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime compensation.

Supplemental Information STARTING WAGE $24.50 per hour or higher, depending on experience, for completed MLIS. $18.50 per hour or higher, depending on experience, for in-progress MLIS. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Head of Adult Services

JOB REQUIREMENT Willingness and ability to work days, evenings and weekends to meet service level. May be assigned to cover for absences of other staff members. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Automated shared resource system (CountyCat), networked personal computer and peripherals, MS Office and other job related software, printers, copy machine, scanner, telephone, calculator, paper cutter, laminator, elevator and carts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the employee to frequently walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or operate objects, tools or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and push/pull carts on wheels weighing 300-400 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed primarily in a library environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to noisy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.