Salary
$19.
19 Hourly
Location
Sun Prairie, WI
Job Type
Limited Term Employment
Job Number
2024-03
Department
Public Library
Opening Date
01/30/2024
Closing Date
2/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
**2 Positions Available**
Do you LOVE getting kids excited about reading? Can you match the right book with its reader? Can you be silly and serious (at the same time…)? Are you kid-friendly, community-minded, and creative? Then come work in Youth Services! Provide patron assistance at the Children's Desk and in the Children's Area and monitor all activity in the Children's Area.
Help patrons in the youth department via phone, email, and in person.
Job duties include but are not limited to: reader’s advisory for patrons of all ages, program assistance, collection maintenance support, reading program support, craft preparation, and passive program maintenance.
Scheduled for 16-19 hours per week.
Hours worked typically include 1-2 nights per week, 1-2 Saturdays per month, and 2 Sundays per month.
Must be available to start shift no later than 1:30 p.
m.
at least one day during the week.
Applicants with coursework in library studies, education, and/or child development preferred.
Starting Rate: $19.
19/hour, no benefits.
Start date in early March.
Essential Job Functions
Assists patrons at the Children's Desk with a variety of informational and technical needs, including copying/scanning/faxing, using computers, and operating e-readers.
Develops and maintains library collections by selecting and removing materials as assigned.
Performs reader's advisory and ready reference.
Assists with library programs and registering patrons.
Assists with projects relating to collection development.
Maintains displays, particularly Picture Books and Reader collections and on the display table.
Assists patrons with the operation of self-check, game and Internet stations.
Provides direction and guidance to library volunteers.
Maintains the confidentiality of library records.
Requirements of Work
High school diploma or GED plus one additional year of relevant education or training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability, and skills.
Knowledge of
Requires knowledge and ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic or numeric order.
Requires working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
Ability to
Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public in person and on the telephone and maintain effective public relations.
Ability to operate library equipment properly, including LinkCat.
Skill in
Requires keyboarding, filing, and office programming ability, including word processing and spreadsheets.
The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture.
These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do.
Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play.
If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.
com.
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