This position may involve these physical tasks: To occasionally sit; use hands to write, grasp, use hand held tools, and type; talk; hear; stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities which may be involved with this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus. The ability to drive is required.

· Extremely friendly and courteous staff and supervisors. Heated and air conditioned office environment. Noise level is usually low to moderate. Computer equipment may need to be lifted and carried and placement of equipment may lead to being in awkward positions or circumstances on occasion. Travel may be required for on-site work at member libraries.

Completed applications must be received by February 15, 2012. For online application form, go to: WVLS Application Form

Salary: $61,497 to $63,957
Status:Full-time
Posted:12/29/11
Deadline:02/03/12

CHILDREN’S SERVICES MANAGER SOUGHT BY WISCONSIN’S LIBRARY OF THE YEAR. The retirement of Waukesha Public Library’s long-time Children’s Services manager has created an opportunity for a creative, dynamic, professional who is dedicated to serving children, families and educators. Lead the Children’s Services team and oversee all aspects of the Children’s Services Department, including collection development; program planning and implementation, both within the library and at outreach locations; readers’ advisory; and reference services.

Work in Waukesha Public Library’s vibrant, recently remodeled and expanded children’s area, which includes an early learning/pre-literacy center. The Library is located in the City of Waukesha, about 20 miles west of Milwaukee, WI. It is the resource library for a strong public library system. The city boasts a historic downtown, a growing business community, an established art scene and was recently named one of “America’s Promise Alliance 100 Best Communities for Young People.”

This position requires graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by an accredited master’s degree in the library sciences and an extensive knowledge of children’s literature and child development. At least three years of municipal library experience is also required, with a preference of at least two years of supervisory experience. The starting salary range is $61,497.03-$63,956.93.

A full job description, application, and information about Waukesha Public Library are available on the Library’s website, www.waukesha.lib.wi.us. For consideration, submit application, resume and letter of interest by 5 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, to:

Jane Ameel, Library Director
Waukesha Public Library
321 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

The Oak Creek Public Library seeks an innovative, enthusiastic and service-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Director. Duties include overseeing the public services area; providing reference and readers advisory services to patrons, managing the library collections (books, audiovisual and digital), providing staff and patron training, planning and implementing adult programming, maintaining the library website, assisting with general library tasks and duties and managing the library in the director’s absence. Nights and rotating weekends are required.

Oak Creek is a community-oriented city of 35,000, located in the Milwaukee Metro area, bordering on Lake Michigan in the SE corner of Milwaukee County. It is conveniently located to major interstates and airport while retaining an agricultural heritage and a growing industrial base. Oak Creek is in the planning stages for a new library that will serve our citizens as a source of knowledge and community activity. The future library will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to be part of an exciting development to bring modern design and library practices to our community.

Candidates must have an MLS from an ALA accredited program plus at least two (2) years experience in library operations. A successful candidate will also possess a strong service orientation and commitment to library users needs, strong organizational and project management skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and a strong technology background.

The library offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Salary starts at $51,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. See the job description for a complete list of requirements and duties. Send cover letter, resume, and City of Oak Creek employment application by February 7, 2012 to Jill Lininger, 8620 S Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154 or jill.lininger@mcfls.org.

A pdf version of the City of Horicon job application is attached to this email. Please submit a cover letter ; City of Horicon job application; and resume to (by mail) Geri Feucht, Library Director, 404 E. Lake St., Horicon, WI 53032, or (by email) gfeucht@mwfls.org . Completed applications must be received at the Horicon Public Library no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7^th, 2012 to be considered for this position.

The City of River Falls, WI (population 15,000, service area pop. 20.000), a rapidly growing university community located just east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, is accepting applications for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This position requires an ALA accredited MLS and experience in children’s and young adult areas.

Responsible for all aspects of children’s and young adult programs and activities including storytimes, summer reading program, class visits, book discussions, children’s reference and reader’s advisory, collection development and cataloging, and some supervision of support staff. Candidates must have good background in children’s literature. Must be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, and must have good organizational skills and strong communication and public relations skills for promotion of youth services and networking with community, schools, and other organizations. Scheduling includes one evening and rotating weekend shifts. Excellent salary and benefits package. Wisconsin residency required.

Applications should include a letter of interest addressing qualifications, a resume, and the names, address and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. For this position, a completed City application is also required (go to www.rfcity.org/employment.asp).

Send application form, resume, and other materials to the City Administrator’s Office, ATTN: Kristi McKahan, 222 Lewis Street Street, River Falls, WI 54022, or email to kmckahan@rfcity.org. For questions on applying, call 715-426-3403, or e-mail kmckahan@rfcity.org. Application deadline is February 8, 2012.

Application Due: 02/15/2012 Type: Full Time Position Location: Southeastern, WI Reporting Relationship: University Provost

Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for a full time, 12-month appointment as the Director of the Library. This position provides leadership in advancing the University's teaching and learning mission through a clear vision of the Library's role, strategic directions, sound fiscal management, staff supervision and collaborative management style. The Director has a strong understanding of academic libraries within the context of higher education and is conversant with issues, trends, technology and developments. As a member of the Provost's Leadership Group, enhance communication and collaboration with other departments and promote and strengthen the Library's role as the academic center of the campus. This is a Limited position.

Institution Description: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to academic excellence, student success, diversity and inclusiveness, and community engagement. UW-Parkside grants bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 30 academic programs and currently enrolls 5,200 students, many of whom are first-generation and nontraditional. UW-Parkside is the most ethnically diverse campus in the University of Wisconsin System with more than 22% students of color and 19% faculty and instructional staff of color. UW-Parkside benefits from the cultural diversity of the communities it serves in southeast Wisconsin. Located in northern Kenosha County in the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor, much of the university's 700-acre campus has been preserved in its natural wooded and prairie state.

Responsibilities:
A. Leadership

1. Provide vision and strategic direction for library services in alignment with the university's mission and core themes

2. Develop strong partnerships within the university

3. Encourage professional development of staff to ensure a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce

4. Plan and supervise the assessment of all library resources and services for student learning and teaching/research on campus

5. Ensure the information literacy instruction is provided in accordance with current standards

6. Develop a strategy to market the university library effectively to all constituents

7. Participate in the campus accreditation process and prepare the Library for the Higher Learning Commission's visit

8. Communicate effectively with the campus administration and all faculty, staff and student body

9. Actively engage in the UW System-wide collaborative work of the Council of University of Wisconsin Libraries, and other local and national professional organizations

10. Demonstrate continuing professional development through important committee work, conference presentations and/or scholarship

11. Develop and administer policy, procedures and operating procedures for the Library

12. Serve on university committees as appointed or invited

B. Administration

1. Plan, implement and administer all library services, collections and personnel

2. Prepare and closely monitor the operational budget and oversee the purchasing of library resources, supplies and equipment

3. Recruit, supervise, evaluate and mentor library personnel to effectively meet the changing library and campus needs

4. Ensure efficient administration of the Archives/Area Research Center and Special Collections

5. Closely work with the Archivist to effectively plan records management program on campus

6. Develop the collection of materials in all formats that support the curriculum

7. Act as the Provost's designee for copyright

8. Perform other duties as required

Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
· Thorough knowledge of the trends and issues in academic libraries

· Thorough knowledge of the complexities of the academic library in the digital age and understand the appropriate technologies available for library operations and services such as Integrated Library Systems, web based tools and imaging technologies

· Thorough understanding of US copyright law as pertains to higher education and fair use applications

· Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication

· Strong commitment to diversity

· Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and motivation to the library staff and the campus community; and provide day-to-day management of the library staff and operations

· Ability to plan, manage and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines, and to prioritize work in alignment with the service goals of the library and the university

· Ability to provide oversight and management of the budgeting, purchasing, and financial/strategic planning of an academic library

· Ability to adapt to changing needs of the university and UW System and broader community

· Ability to provide excellent service to a diverse body of users, both internal and external and demonstrate a commitment to customer service

· Some lifting, mobility, dexterity, and extended use of keyboard, mouse and monitor for extended periods of time; ability to drive and travel to training workshops, meetings, and conferences.

Education, Experience, Training and/or Certifications

Required:
· Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited library school

· Minimum five years of increasing administrative responsibility in an academic library

· Demonstrated experience supervising professionals and support staff in the library

· Demonstrated experience leading and managing the evolution of the library as technology reshapes its operations

· Demonstrated professional involvement in state and national organizations and/or research and publications

Preferred:
· A second master's degree or an advanced degree

· Demonstrated knowledge of US Copyright laws

· Record of success in implementing innovative library services

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the skills needed to foster personal and effective relationships with diverse groups at the University and with the public

Compensation: Competitive and with Benefits. Competitive and Complete: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/uben.pdf

To Apply: Applications submitted by end of day February 15th, 2012 will have full consideration; position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit the following, preferably in electronic format: A cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position. Resume or c.v. List of 3 or more professional references with contact information. Email submissions to: wagnerj@uwp.edu

Mail submissions attention: Jennifer Wagner, Director of the Library Search Committee, FMC, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53141
Phone: 262-595-2675
Fax: 262-595-2630
Online App. Form: http://www.uwp.edu
Email Address: wagnerj@uwp.edu

New Glarus Public Library - Library Director

The New Glarus Public Library seeks an innovative, enthusiastic and service-oriented individual for the position of its Library Director. With a major building project on the horizon, this is a very exciting time for the Library and the community. Located in northeastern Green County – just 20 miles from Madison - the Village of New Glarus was originally settled as a colony of Switzerland. Today, the New Glarus Public Library continues to celebrate our Swiss heritage as it serves a total service population of 5,942, has an annual circulation of over 80,000 and a 2012 Library budget of over $245,000.

Duties of the Library Director include overseeing all aspects of library operations, supervising seven employees, budget planning, management and reporting, technology planning and implementation, collection development, grant writing, facilities management, and working with the Village staff and community. The Director reports to the Library’s seven-member Board of Trustees. See the Position Description (www.newglaruspubliclibrary.org) for a complete list of responsibilities and duties.

Applicants must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, at least three to five years professional / managerial experience in public libraries, and be eligible to receive a Grade 1 Wisconsin Public Librarian certification. The successful candidate will possess a strong public service orientation, commitment to the needs of the community, strong organizational and project management skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and a strong technology background. Prior experience with building and / or library expansion projects is a plus.

Hiring salary range is $43,000 to $47,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. This full-time position includes health / dental insurance, paid vacation, sick time, retirement contribution, and paid holidays.

Send cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references by February 15, 2012 to: Library Director Search, New Glarus Public Library, P.O. Box 35, 319 2^nd Street, New Glarus, WI 53574 or newglaruslb@gmail.com. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check. The New Glarus Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

The Community Library is seeking an innovative, self-motivated, technology-savvy Information Services supervisor to lead our Information Services Department. The ideal candidate is a community-minded team player who can effectively and efficiently manage reference and outreach services, high quality adult programming events, and electronic resources. Must be able to adapt to constant change; and be comfortable both with current technologies and learning new ones.

This is a full-time salaried position requiring 40 hours per week including some evening and weekend hours; flexibility in scheduling is required. An ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required; however; equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered. Public instruction experience, three years of professional library work and supervisory experience preferred.

The Chilton Public Library is looking to fill the newly created position of Youth Librarian. The library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and energetic individual to fill this part time position, with the successful candidate being given the opportunity to develop new programming options for the children and young adults of Chilton and the surrounding communities that will complement existing programs. Other primary duties would include the management and growth of youth library collections in various formats, supervision of library staff, plus outreach connections with the area schools and other youth related agencies.

This position requires a person who has the ability to work effectively with children of all ages, their parents, various community organizations and other library staff members. It is imperative that the candidate have a strong knowledge of children and young adult literature for collection development, has a proven track record of planning and presenting programs for preschool through young adults, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong technology background. Nights and occasional weekends may be required. The preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, and experience in youth services.

The 2012 approved wage for the position is $12.00/hr. This is a part-time position not to exceed 20 hours a week, not eligible for benefits.

Interested candidates must send a cover letter, resume with at least three professional references and a completed City of Chilton Employee Application Form to Steve Thiry, Library Director, Chilton Public Library, and 221 Park Street, Chilton, WI 53014 by 5:30 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012. The position will remain open until a qualified individual is found, but preference goes to those responding by the February 17 date. You may download both a job description and a City of Chilton Employee Application Form by visiting the City’s website at http://www.chilton.govoffice.com and looking under Jobs Available. Application and position descriptions can also be found on the Chilton Public Library website www.chiltonlibrary.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Plymouth Public Library (Plymouth, WI) is seeking to fill a vacancy in their Youth Services Librarian position. The primary duties of this position include planning and conducting library programs for babies through teens, working cooperatively with area schools and the community on programming and projects, and participating in collection development for youth services. Other responsibilities include customer service related duties at the youth services circulation service desk, reference and readers' advisory for children and young adults, and technology instruction as necessary.

The position requires an enthusiastic person with the ability to communicate with children, parents, and teachers. The ability to plan and organize, work cooperatively with members of the staff and public, and participate in future program and collection planning and development is essential.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and includes a benefit package through the City of Plymouth. Evening and Saturday hours are part of the work schedule. Starting salary being considered by the Library Board of Trustees is around $17.00/hour. Basic MLS core courses are required, with a Masters of Library and Information Science preferred.

Will consider candidates who may be near completion for the educational aspect. Two or more years of progressive library experience is beneficial.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Martha Rosche, Director
Plymouth Public Library
130 Division St.
Plymouth, WI 53073

Manitowoc Public Library seeks a Children’s Librarian to create and delivery programs for children and families, to work cooperatively with schools and the community, to share the wonders of children’s literature with children, parents, teachers, staff and the community, to participate in collection development, and so much more.

Masters in Library Studies required (or near completion) Starting wage is $18 per hour. Current position is 32 hours a week, with room to grow. First year include 2 weeks paid vacation, 10 holidays and 3 floating personal days. Prorated comprehensive health insurance available. Please submit your application to the Manitowoc Public Library Business Office. Applications accepted through February 24, 2012.

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