City of Racine, WI
Salary:
$18.92 Hourly Location :
Library 75 7th Street, WI Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
202500097 Department:
Library Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
INTRODUCTION: The Racine Public Library's mission is to lift up the lives of the people of the Racine community by embracing community diversity, promoting inclusion, creating opportunity and by supporting the development of community literacy through a love of literature, learning and civic engagement.
POSITION PURPOSE: Racine Public Library is a learning institution. It is expected that all employees be flexible, responsive to change, and take a leadership role when necessary. Employees will contribute to a positive customer experience with the public and co-workers. Essential duties may change in response to evolving community needs.
Under the departmental supervision of the Bookmobile Lead Supervisor and the administrative supervision of the Deputy Director, this position is responsible for giving the public a satisfactory experience at the Mobile Library while assisting in the circulation of library materials. Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Handles simple reference and information services on the unit, and consults with the Reference staff regarding more complex questions. Provides reader's advisory services and reads book reviews and other materials related to providing this service, and to recommend materials for purchase. Checks out and in library materials. Advises patrons of fines, fees and charges owed, and collects payment of it. Answers general inquire of library services and give directions. Effectively handles patron disputes concerning fines and items claimed returned. Registers patrons for library cards. Verifies accuracy of patron records and updates information in database. Places reserves on library materials and fills holds. Locates library materials for patrons. Contacts patrons to resolve mix ups or missing parts on returned materials. Sorts library materials for shelving. Sensitizes, desensitizes, and secures library materials. Shelves library materials. Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record. Participates on various library teams as needed. ASSOCIATED DUTIES:
Performs any assigned duties of Circulation. Performs all Clerk level duties in the library as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by the Bookmobile Lead Supervisor or Deputy Director. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal public library environment and Mobile Library environment (inside a vehicle, working with one other person, long stops), including dealing with the general public, and exposure to stress and noise during peak activity periods. Some evening and weekend work is required depending on the Mobile Library's hours of service. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual (English/Spanish). Prior experience working in a library. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to use personal judgment to effectively problem-solve. Ability to work with a diverse public, and other staff members politely and with respect. Ability to communicate effectively in a pleasant and professional manner. Training in customer service and dealing with difficult people preferred. Ability to put materials in order using both alphabetic and alphanumeric systems. Ability and stamina to physically perform all the necessary tasks assigned to the position. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing, desirable.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift 60 pounds from one area to another. Ability to stand at the Circulation Desk for 5 hours with a break. Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, reaching, filing, talking, listening, concentrating, handling, grasping, writing, sorting, pushing a loaded book cart.
EQUIPMENT USED: Normal equipment used in a public library, including but not limited to: automated library computer system (workstation, barcode scanner, light pen, printer, removable or external storage devices, laptop computer; telephone, copy machine, A/V equipment (TV/VCR/DVD, cassette/CD player, camera, sound amplifying equipment, overhead projector, etc.), fax machine, walkie-talkies, book trucks, microfilm reader-printers, cash register, 3M security system, typewriter, calculator, paper cutter, laminator, binder, paper folding machine, postage machine and other equipment used in handling library materials. This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.
The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. No Benefits Offered 01
This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Please select your highest level of education.
High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None
02
Are you bilingual (English\Spanish)?
Yes No
03
Have you worked in a Library previously?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have working in a Library?
None Less than two years Two to four years More than four years
Required Question
$18.92 Hourly Location :
Library 75 7th Street, WI Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
202500097 Department:
Library Opening Date:
10/29/2025 Closing Date:
11/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
INTRODUCTION: The Racine Public Library's mission is to lift up the lives of the people of the Racine community by embracing community diversity, promoting inclusion, creating opportunity and by supporting the development of community literacy through a love of literature, learning and civic engagement.
POSITION PURPOSE: Racine Public Library is a learning institution. It is expected that all employees be flexible, responsive to change, and take a leadership role when necessary. Employees will contribute to a positive customer experience with the public and co-workers. Essential duties may change in response to evolving community needs.
Under the departmental supervision of the Bookmobile Lead Supervisor and the administrative supervision of the Deputy Director, this position is responsible for giving the public a satisfactory experience at the Mobile Library while assisting in the circulation of library materials. Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Handles simple reference and information services on the unit, and consults with the Reference staff regarding more complex questions. Provides reader's advisory services and reads book reviews and other materials related to providing this service, and to recommend materials for purchase. Checks out and in library materials. Advises patrons of fines, fees and charges owed, and collects payment of it. Answers general inquire of library services and give directions. Effectively handles patron disputes concerning fines and items claimed returned. Registers patrons for library cards. Verifies accuracy of patron records and updates information in database. Places reserves on library materials and fills holds. Locates library materials for patrons. Contacts patrons to resolve mix ups or missing parts on returned materials. Sorts library materials for shelving. Sensitizes, desensitizes, and secures library materials. Shelves library materials. Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record. Participates on various library teams as needed. ASSOCIATED DUTIES:
Performs any assigned duties of Circulation. Performs all Clerk level duties in the library as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by the Bookmobile Lead Supervisor or Deputy Director. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal public library environment and Mobile Library environment (inside a vehicle, working with one other person, long stops), including dealing with the general public, and exposure to stress and noise during peak activity periods. Some evening and weekend work is required depending on the Mobile Library's hours of service. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual (English/Spanish). Prior experience working in a library. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to use personal judgment to effectively problem-solve. Ability to work with a diverse public, and other staff members politely and with respect. Ability to communicate effectively in a pleasant and professional manner. Training in customer service and dealing with difficult people preferred. Ability to put materials in order using both alphabetic and alphanumeric systems. Ability and stamina to physically perform all the necessary tasks assigned to the position. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing, desirable.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift 60 pounds from one area to another. Ability to stand at the Circulation Desk for 5 hours with a break. Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, reaching, filing, talking, listening, concentrating, handling, grasping, writing, sorting, pushing a loaded book cart.
EQUIPMENT USED: Normal equipment used in a public library, including but not limited to: automated library computer system (workstation, barcode scanner, light pen, printer, removable or external storage devices, laptop computer; telephone, copy machine, A/V equipment (TV/VCR/DVD, cassette/CD player, camera, sound amplifying equipment, overhead projector, etc.), fax machine, walkie-talkies, book trucks, microfilm reader-printers, cash register, 3M security system, typewriter, calculator, paper cutter, laminator, binder, paper folding machine, postage machine and other equipment used in handling library materials. This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.
The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. No Benefits Offered 01
This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Please select your highest level of education.
High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None
02
Are you bilingual (English\Spanish)?
Yes No
03
Have you worked in a Library previously?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have working in a Library?
None Less than two years Two to four years More than four years
Required Question