Adult Services Librarian

The Adult Services Librarian is an integral member of the Library staff and is responsible for developing adult programming and services with a focus on innovation and high-quality service. This position provides professional-level support to the Adult Services Manager in a variety of areas including programming, collection development, and day-to-day Library services for adults.

Schedule includes weekdays, at least one evening per week, and at least one Saturday per month.

For more information about this position, please visit https://www.menomoneefallslibrary.org/adultserviceslibrarian

* Serving the community with a focus on the Library's mission and values
* Reporting to the Adult Services Manager, the Librarian is responsible for working with other staff serving adults to develop high-quality programming and Library services for adults
* Participating in Adult Services collection development as assigned
* Working to promote resources and offerings in accordance with the Library's mission, strategic plan, goals, and objectives
* Assisting Library users of all ages and abilities in utilizing a variety of Library resources and services
* Providing reference service, readers' advisory, and guidance in choosing materials
* Providing basic instruction for use of the Library, public access catalog, technology, and other Library resources
* Enforcing and adhering to Library policies and procedures
* Other duties as assigned

This position requires the use of professional skill, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within the Library, which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks and qualities:
* Strong organizational, time management, planning, and motivational skills: problem solving, goal setting, and achievement, ability to work well with others as a team; able to meet deadlines and work in an environment with regular interruptions
* Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with a diverse group of people. Embraces diversity in the workplace and is comfortable speaking with individuals that are different than oneself. Friendly and helpful manner, appropriate to a condition where constant public contact is involved and maintenance of good public relations is essential. Ability to deliver high quality service. Strives for new ways to increase satisfaction and understanding
* Ability to grasp ideas in written materials and verbalize them to others
* Ability to work a combination of daytime, evenings, and Saturdays as scheduled to accommodate the needs of the Library at the discretion of Library administration
* Ability to meet all required Qualifications for the position in order to complete Primary Functions and job duties as assigned
* Ability to independently assist patrons in finding information and resources
* Ability to learn essential Library hardware and software to complete position requirements
* Ability to serve the community in a professional and competent manner at all times

1. Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
2. Library experience strongly preferred but not required
3. Extensive knowledge of literature for adults, entertainment resources, and reference sources
4. Experience working with the general public

This position requires the ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, the ability to push and pull wheeled book carts weighing up to 200 pounds, the ability to stand or sit for up to several hours at a time at a service desk, the ability to move freely about the Library assisting patrons in locating materials, and the ability to reach and bend to add or remove items from shelves. It also requires the ability to move tables and chairs to set up and take down programs. Employee must be able to have far vision at 20 feet or further and have near vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to travel to meetings and events outside the Library and provide own transportation to said events. Must be able to use Library-owned technology including computers, phone systems, copy machines, and similar.

The equipment required to be regularly used for this position includes a phone system, computers, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, and book carts.

The Village of Menomonee Falls will provide reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended).