Librarian - Adult Services & Engagement

Job Posting

Job Requirements: Essential Job Functions

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, at 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

Other Job Functions

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 conducts outreach to promote library resources in the community

Thinks and works collaboratively and communicates effectively

Maintains flexibility, ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, 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

Other duties as assigned

Other Experience and Qualifications: Requirements of Work

Requires some experience in public library service and a Master\'s Degree in Library Science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

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 a plus