Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 16th, 2015

Wages

$49,845.00 to $49,845.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Madison, WI

Hours

38.75

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Madison Public Library seeks a creative and innovative Librarian who will develop relationships with and provide services to Madison area technologists, entrepreneurs and businesses. This position will play a key role in developing the library’s web services while ensuring that such services serve all Madisonians, including unserved and underserved individuals and groups. Consistent with our mission and vision, this position cultivates community partnerships which foster the availability of technologies that support opportunities to learn, share and create. Familiarity with emerging technologies is a plus. Excellent project management and web development skills are essential.

  • Understand and advocate for broader community needs as related to technology and business
  • 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 for community groups and businesses to increase awareness and use of library facilities and services
  • Monitor trends and best practices in community engagement, particularly with technology and business communities
  • Provide direct services to customers at an all-ages Ask Desk
  • Coordinate paraprofessional, clerical and hourly staff and volunteers
  • Perform related work as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

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.

The Community

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 soon-to-open community kitchen that will support 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.

HR Info

For more detailed information and to apply online, please www.cityofmadison.com/hr.

The application deadline is April 16, 2015.

Posted Mar 19, 2015