EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Do you enjoy helping people, connecting the community with resources and being surrounded by books? Barron Public Library is currently seeking enthusiastic, friendly, and outgoing applicants for our open Library Associate II position. Library Associates play an important role as front-line customer service staff in our wonderful library. Essential duties will include basic circulation functions, processing library card applications, transferring library materials between customers and shelves, handling customer accounts, assisting people in making use of the library’s resources, and more. Candidates must be detail oriented and enjoy working with technology, be able to follow procedures, prioritize and multitask, be a reliable team player with a strong commitment to customer service and work in a fast-paced environment.
Director
This position requires a bachelor’s degree. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree with a minor in Library Science and advanced public library administration coursework, or 12 semester credits in the following areas: basic public library administration, advanced public library administration, organization and management of collections, and public and community services. Basic public library administration must be completed in the first year of employment.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by May 3rd will be given priority consideration.
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Library Associate II, 3-14 hours per week, starting wage $13.66 per hour. Scheduled hours vary but include evenings and rotating Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. No benefits. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age.
To be considered, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and a completed Barron Public Library application form to Barron Public Library at barronpl@barronpl.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application and job descriptions are available at Barron Public Library, 10 N 3rd Street, Barron, WI 54812 , or at barronpl.org. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, however, preference goes to applications received by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Barron Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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For Director Position:
Send a cover letter & resume with three references to:
ljacobson@cityofbarron.com
or mail to
City of Barron, Attention:
Liz Jacobson,
510 E LaSalle Avenue
Barron, WI 54812
For Library II Associate:
Send cover letter, application, resume and completed application form to: jsmyth@barronpl.org
or mail to:
Barron Public Library
10 North 3rd Street
Barron, WI 54812
Barron Public Library
10 North 3rd St
Barron, WI 54812
Phone: 715-537-3881
barronpl@barronpl.org
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Hours:
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our holiday hours.