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Head of Information Services

Oshkosh Public Library

United States

The Oshkosh Public Library (WI) is seeking a forward-thinking Managing Librarian to direct our Information Services Department and co-lead the library’s new Programming Team. This challenging position will oversee reference, local history/genealogy and technology services, as well as library programming for adults. The ideal candidate will work to shape and enhance the library’s role as a leading resource for information services in the Oshkosh community. We are especially interested in candidates who are skilled at mentoring and developing staff to meet the evolving needs of library users.This is an exempt position that includes some weekend and evening hours. Benefits include medical and life insurance as well as Wisconsin Retirement System participation, vacation and sick leave and ...

Library Director

Friday Memorial Library

New Richmond, WI (Twin Cities Metro Area)

Director, Friday Memorial Library – New Richmond, WI (Twin Cities MN Metro Area)The Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond, Wisconsin is seeking a new Director.This is a terrific opportunity for someone who wants to get in on the ground floor of planning and constructing a new and larger library to serve this fast-growing community. New Richmond is located in Northwest Wisconsin, an area that is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul MN – WI Combined Statistical Area.The Friday Memorial Library offers the latest services, resources, and opportunities to the community. The board and staff are excited to continue this forward progression as they plan for a new building to better serve their patrons.For more information and to apply for this opportunity, please visitjohnkeister.com/newrichmond ...

Community Engagement Librarian

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

City of Madison, WI

This position is responsible for professional library work, based at the Meadowridge Library located on Madison's southwest side. Meadowridge Library is a very active and diverse Neighborhood Library. The successful candidate will work within the framework of Madison Public Library's vision, mission, strategic goals, policies and practices, to implement professional library work at Meadowridge Library. The work involves providing and overseeing such functions as direct customer assistance at an all-ages public service desk, adult programming, collaborative projects, collection maintenance, community engagement, and oversight of paraprofessional and hourly staff. Work takes place in library environments and throughout the community. The position participates actively as part of teams of lib ...

Assistant Director

Winnefox Library System

United States

Are you passionate about rural libraries? If you are, then consider applying to become the new Assistant Director for Wisconsin’s Winnefox Library System. Winnefox is a 5-county library system serving 30 mostly small and rural community libraries. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced library professional to serve in a key management role for system operations. Duties include:• Day-to-day administration of the system.• Attending regular meetings with library directors.• Providing library directors and trustees with information and advice on all aspects of library administration and management.• Compiling statistical reports, funding requests, and budgets.• Meeting with municipal, county, and state elected officials. The successful candidate will:• ...

Teen Services Librarian

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

Madison

Serving Teens at Madison Public Library Madison Public Library offers resources, experiences, and spaces for teens with the goal of developing lifelong learners, self-advocates and engaged community members. The library provides free and equitable access to cultural and educational content that celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people, and enrich lives. Why We Serve Teens Resources and programs for adolescents are a fundamental, integral part of library services. Teens need skills, tools, and resources, which the library can provide, in order to be fully-participating members of society. Library staff strives to work with teens and teen-serving professionals to advocate for the needs of teens in the community.(YALSA's Future of Library Services for Teens) How We Serve Teens ...

Library Director

Walter E. Olson Memorial Library

Eagle River

Due to an upcoming retirement, the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library, a joint municipality public library located in Eagle River, Wisconsin, is seeking a forward-looking and collaborative professional with strong leadership and managerial skills. This challenging and rewarding position will allow you to work with six communities, develop marketing strategies and partner with area community groups and businesses. Duties of the Library Director include overseeing all aspects of library operations and services, 2 FTE employees, and over 30 volunteers. Desirable candidate skills include effective board relations, budget planning, grant writing, knowledge of library technologies, knowledge of Wisconsin library law, management and reporting, facilities management, and working with the municipali ...

Youth Services Librarian (LTE)

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

City of Madison, WI

Madison Public Library (MPL) is a dynamic organization that actively embraces the changing role of libraries, and was awarded the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Our critically acclaimed Bubbler program has expanded 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. Employment at MPL means working alongside talented people who are deeply committed to service and making a difference in people's lives. 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. We value and support diverse perspectives, intellectual freedo ...

Librarian 1

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

City of Madison, WI

About the PositionMadison Public Library seeks a creative and innovative librarian who will develop relationships between the Sequoya Library and our community's many stakeholders in order to foster opportunities for youth and families, with a particular focus on addressing community identified needs. Consistent with our mission and vision, this position cultivates community partnerships which develop opportunities to learn, share and create. This position will ensure equitable provision of resources and services and will lead other staff in developing culturally competent models for services. This position will provide leadership and coordination in Sequoya Library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, and assisting in the hiring of staff. Famili ...

Librarian 1

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

About the Job:Madison Public Library seeks two creative and innovative Librarians who will develop relationships between the Library and Madison's many stakeholders in order to foster opportunities for our adult customers with a particular focus on addressing community identified needs. Consistent with our mission and vision, these positions cultivate community partnerships which develop opportunities to learn, share and create. These positions will ensure equitable provision of resources and services and will lead librarians and other staff in developing culturally competent models for services. These positions will provide leadership and coordination in central library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, and assisting in the hiring of staff. F ...

Supervising Librarian - Goodman South Madison Library

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library seeks a dynamic leader to oversee the operations of the Goodman South Madison Library and to be part of an innovative public services team. You will support and motivate staff to actively engage the community. You will guide staff to develop sustainable programming that utilizes staff and community expertise. You will build relationships and establish collaborative opportunities guided by Madison Public Library's mission, vision and strategic direction. You will provide direct service to the public and ensure that your staff members embody the high-level of customer service that defines the Madison Public Library. Library Supervisors promote and plan for delivery of library services to significant underserved populations, requiring special attention to cultural and ...

Digital Services Librarian

Oshkosh Public Library

United States

The Oshkosh Pubic Library is seeking a tech-savvy professional librarian to join our Reference and Adult Services Department. This position will continue to keep the library on the forefront of technology. This is a full-time position that includes evening and weekend hours. Benefits include medical and life insurance as well as Wisconsin Retirement System participation, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution Proficiency and experience with software applications, online databases, operating systems and personal devices POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibilities include developing and presenting classes and workshops for both the staff and public, instructing staff and public in the use of vario ...

Library Intern

Stoughton Public Library

Main Library

The Stoughton Public Library in Stoughton, Wisconsin is seeking a part-time (15-18 hours per week) Library Intern who will focus on providing services to teens and tweens, with additional work with all ages. This position extends for approximately 36 weeks beginning in September, 2017. The successful candidate must commit to working in this position for its duration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and schedule innovative and creative teen and tween programming, teach the use of the public library as a lifelong resource, work at public service desks, and consistently present the Stoughton Public Library and its resources to the public in a positive manner. The work includes some nights and some Saturdays. We will work around your course schedule. For a full ...

Director

Muskego Public Library

Muskego

The Muskego Public Library http://www.cityofmuskego.org/library is seeking a director with a passion for advancing the mission of the library: Information, Ideas, Community. A talent for strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, the ability to remain positive and flexible, and a demonstrated ability to lead people are highly desired traits for this position. ...

Library Director

Waukesha Public Library

Waukesha, WI

Waukesha Public Library seeks a Library Director who will embrace and champion WPL’s mission to provide – “a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information to reach their full potential.” Join the City of Waukesha, the eleven-member Library Board, and the staff of this thriving municipal library as the Waukesha Public Library continues to play its pivotal role as a library, community partner and arts center. Serving 92,560 people, WPL is a single 71,566 sq. ft. facility—stunningly renovated and centrally located in an inviting park setting. With a team of 44.63 FTEs, a vital Friends group and a $3.9 million annual budget, the Library circulates in excess of 1 million items annually to more than 50, ...

Community Engagement Librarian 1

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

City of Madison, WI

This position is responsible professional library work, based at the Sequoya Library in the heart of Madison's west side. Madison's largest Neighborhood Library, Sequoya averages more than 32,000 visitors per month. Your role will be to develop and implement library programs and services both within and outside the library that celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives.You'll provide leadership and coordination in neighborhood library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, assisting in the hiring of staff, and recruiting and coordinating adult volunteers. You'll engage deeply with the community, and provide reference service, reader's advisory, and basic technology assistance to diverse customers of all ages. You'll prom ...

Director

Frank L Weyenberg Public Library

Mequon, WI (Milwaukee area)

The Board of Trustees of the Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville seeks a dedicated and energetic leader to serve as Library Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the current director. The library is a joint library that serves the 27,000 residents of the north suburban Milwaukee communities of Mequon and Thiensville. These communities, located on the western shores of Lake Michigan, offer small-town charm, a high quality of life, and easy access to the urban amenities of a large city. The library is a cultural focal point for the community, known for its emphasis on the arts and innovative technology. It operates with an annual budget of $1M+ in a beautiful Georgian style brick building of 33,600 square feet. Weyenberg Library enjoys strong local support, i ...

Librarian (2 Positions)

City of Madison / Madison Public Library

City of Madison, WI

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION RESPONSES ATTACHED WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE VISIT - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi- FOR THE FULL JOB POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE. Librarian 1 - Teen Services (Meadowridge) (closes 4/30/2017)This Teen Librarian position will be based out of the Meadowridge Library and serve middle school and high school youth on the west side of Madison. This position will focus on collaborations with many community partners, such as west Madison schools, Neighborhood Centers, churches and community organizations, including The Road Home and MSCR, as well as working with neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop engaging learning opportunities and programs to meet those needs.The Teen Services Librarian will coordi ...

Library Director

Frank L Weyenberg Public Library

Mequon, WI (Milwaukee)

Library Director: Mequon-Thiensville, WI (Milwaukee area) The Board of Trustees of the Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville seeks a dedicated and energetic leader to serve as Library Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the current director. The library is a joint library that serves the 27,000 residents of the north suburban Milwaukee communities of Mequon and Thiensville. These communities, located on the western shores of Lake Michigan, offer small-town charm, a high quality of life, and easy access to the urban amenities of a large city. The library is a cultural focal point for the community, known for its emphasis on the arts and innovative technology. It operates with an annual budget of $1M+ in a beautiful Georgian style brick building of 33,600 sq ...

Adult Services Librarian

Stoughton Public Library

Main Library

Purpose of Position To manage and direct the activities of the Adult Services Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position, but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manage Adult Services staff and library substitutes, assign responsibilities, maintain schedules and records. Supervise Adult Services area, provide assistance to library users in locating and using library materials and facilities, assist and train library users with use of technology, maintain work area and equipment. Assist Director with hiring adult services staff or other staff. Train and evaluate adult services staff, library substitutes and volunteers. Plan, organize and present adult programs. He ...

Teen Services Librarian

Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

This Teen Librarian position will be based out of the Meadowridge Library and serve middle school and high school youth on the west side of Madison. This position will focus on collaborations with many community partners, such as west Madison schools, Neighborhood Centers, churches and community organizations, including The Road Home and MSCR, as well as working with neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop engaging learning opportunities and programs to meet those needs.The Teen Services Librarian will coordinate, collaborate and work closely with the Meadowridge Youth Services Librarian to provide assistance and programming for youth both inside and outside of the library building. This position is also part of the system-wide Youth Services team, consisting of othe ...

Community Engagement Coordinator

Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

The Community Engagement Coordinator at the Madison Public Library will be a public face for the library, and a powerful voice for the many different neighborhoods throughout Madison. In this position, you will focus on establishing relationships with individuals and organizations throughout the City, especially those representing under-resourced neighborhoods. The Community Engagement Coordinator will use data and community conversations to determine needs and will translate those needs into action under the umbrella of the library's strategic priorities. The Community Engagement Coordinator will participate in the Madison Public Library's racial equity and social justice initiatives. Your responsibilities will include participating as a member of the Library's Management Team and providi ...

Community Engagement Librarian

Madison Public Library (City of Madison)

Madison, WI

About the Job: The Community Engagement Librarian at the Goodman South Madison Library will be the face of the library in the vibrant South Madison area. This position will focus on working with the many community organizations in the neighborhood such as the Urban League, Access Health, Planned Parenthood, Centro Hispano, numerous churches and small businesses, and neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop library services and programs to meet those needs. The Community Engagement Librarian will provide general leadership for the library staff, helping to coordinate the efforts of staff and provide training, when necessary. This position will also provide reference assistance at a busy, all ages desk where an emphasis is placed on technology assistance, job help, see ...

Electronic Resources & Acquisitions Librarian

Murphy Library

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a librarian to manage electronic resources and serials and serve as the expert resource for issues related to these processes within the Library; lead the management of acquisitions processes for all formats; work to ensure that electronic resources are as widely accessible as possible; and coordinate the Library's response to access issues involving electronic resources. This position will participate in reference services, information literacy instruction, collection development for assigned subjects, collegial governance, and campus and professional activities. Salary and Rank: Competitive salary for 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Partial summer contracts may also be available. Antici ...

Access Services Librarian

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse

Assistant Professor - Access Services Librarian Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a dynamic, student-centered librarian to manage all circulation, reserve, stacks maintenance, and interlibrary loan/document delivery functions (ILL/DD) in the library. This position manages a unit of four full-time staff and approximately 30 student employees, and plays an active role in public service activities such as reference and instruction. Librarians at Murphy Library participate in collegial governance, and campus and professional activities. Salary and Rank: Competitive salary for 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Partial summer contracts may also be available. Anticipated Starting Date: January 17, 2017. First consideration will ...

Community Engagement Librarian 1

Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library is seeking a community-mindedLibrarian for the Goodman South Madison Library to embrace our mission to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. We strive to recruit a diverse workforce to best serve Madison's diverse population, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Madison Public Library seeks aCommunity Engagement Librarian at theGoodman South MadisonLibrary who will be part of a team developing a platform and service models focused on lifelong learning, cultivating relationships between the Library and Madison's learning community in order to foster opportunities to learn, share and create. This position will facilitate connections between learners and instructors from a variety of environments and organizations to build ...

Youth Services Librarian Supervisor

Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library seeks a creative and innovative Youth Services Supervisor who will provide direction for designing and implementing a focused and strategically planned youth services program. This is a leadership position that will be responsible for the coordination, development, and delivery of a highly responsive program to meet the needs of our community's youth. The position will require skills in extensive relationship building with local schools, youth advocates, community organizations, and families.The Youth Services Supervisor will serve as a leader in Madison Public Library's commitment to racial equity and social justice, and will plan, implement and promote programs and services with this focus in mind.The Youth Services Supervisor will lead important initiatives involv ...

Lead Cataloging Librarian

Madison Public Library (City of Madison)

Madison, WI

This is responsible advanced-level professional library work in providing leadership, coordination and management of staff, library collections and assigned facilities. This class is also characterized by primary emphasis on the development and implementation ofpriorities and duties of the Library's Technical Services Division. The Technical Services Division, located at the Central Library,supports the collection management activities for the Madison Public Library (MPL) as well as providing cataloging and database maintenance for the South Central Library System (SCLS) and its member libraries. The Librarian 3 will be responsible for the cataloging functions of the department, to include organizing and directing the workflow, performing cataloging, and developing cataloging, processing, ...

Coordinator of Volunteers/Program Support Specialist

Oshkosh Public Library

United States

The person in this position directs the library’s volunteer program, provides programming/special event coordination services and serves as liaison to the Friends of Oshkosh Public Library. The primary focus of this position is to mobilize volunteers in support of the library through ongoing projects and activities that enhance and extend library services; special events and programs; fundraising activities and advocacy initiatives. Candidates for this position should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines; excel at problem-solving and maximizing the skills/potential of volunteers; and be able to guide, collaborate with and provide recognition for volunteers and Friends of the Library. This is a 40-hour-per-week ...

Web & User Experience Librarian - Assistant Professor

Murphy Library

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a creative and savvy librarian to provide leadership in ensuring effective and positive experiences for all who use the library. The successful candidate will lead the library web team, participate in information literacy instruction, and identify and recommend user experience best practices. Responsibilities include: Work closely with the systems librarian and serve as the primary liaison with campus web administration personnel. Chair the library web team and facilitate changes as needed to the library website from internal requests and resulting from external CMS changes. Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative needs assessments/usability studies to assess website user needs, preferences, and trends using da ...

Librarians - Two Vacancies

City of Madison

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library is seekingtwo community-minded Librarians to embrace our mission to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. Join a team of committed, enthusiastic library staff serving children, families and educators to build fundamental early literacy skills, instill a lifelong love of learning, and support adults as they educate and entertain the children in their lives. Please Note: There are currently two librarian openings at Madison Public Library. You must apply separately to each position for which you would like to be considered. Only online applications with supplemental question responses attached will be considered - for the full job descriptions please click on the links below. Youth Services Librarian - http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ ...