City of Appleton Wisconsin
Librarian - Adult Services & Engagement
City of Appleton Wisconsin, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
Librarian - Adult Services & Engagement
City of Appleton, Wisconsin
Responsibilities
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, 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.
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 outreach to promote library resources in the community.
Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively.
Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities, 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.
Qualifications
Public library experience and a Master’s Degree in Library Science, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 engagement, 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 is a plus.
Application Instructions Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi
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Responsibilities
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, 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.
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 outreach to promote library resources in the community.
Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively.
Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities, 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.
Qualifications
Public library experience and a Master’s Degree in Library Science, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 engagement, 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 is a plus.
Application Instructions Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi
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