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Reference Librarian (Makerspace and Electronic Resources)

The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin is proud of its mission to promote lifelong learning, create collaborative spaces, and support open access to diverse materials and resources. Simply put, we aim to actively enhance the quality of life in our Midwestern community.

The library is seeking a reference services librarian to engage with the city’s creative thinkers, researchers, and users of information. As a member of our 11-person Reference Services Division, you’ll work closely with others to provide service and resource recommendations using both print and digital tools. You’ll collaborate with our cross-division “Dabble Box” makerspace team to develop, facilitate, evaluate, and promote innovative programs designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of our community. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in collection development and curate the library’s electronic resources collection.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, understand the critical role technology plays in modern library services, and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning leading-edge technology-related skills.

Newly renovated and expanded, the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is the heart of Eau Claire. We’re well known for our outstanding staff, and—serving 1,500 customers every day—we’re the city’s most visited downtown destination.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a dynamic and thriving community of over 69,000 people, attracting young families, retirees, college students, and professionals alike. Rich in history, Eau Claire is now a regional center for education, medical services, industry, business, and cultural events. Learn more at www.thinkeauclaire.com.

This is a full-time 40hr/week, exempt position. Rotating evenings and weekends are required. Benefits include paid holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, employee assistance program, and competitive health insurance benefits. Pay range starts at $26.21/hr. More information on benefits can be provided by emailing barbl@eauclaire.lib.wi.us

Please click here to view the job description. For consideration, interested applicants must submit a completed library employment application, resume, and cover letter that illustrates why you are the best candidate for the position. For priority consideration, please apply by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31st.

Review of requested application materials will begin on Friday, March 31^st and will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

To complete the online application…

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Email employment@eauclaire.lib.wi.us and attach the completed application (along with any other documents required by the job description).

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Note: Applicants who require special accommodations may contact Barb Langreck at barbl@eauclaire.lib.wi.us or 715-839-5053.

Our Mission

The library promotes lifelong learning, creates collaborative spaces, and supports open access to diverse materials and resources to enhance the quality of life in the community.

Work with interesting, energetic people.

You’ll have all kinds of fun, hard-working co-workers at the library. Our interests are diverse, our attitude is positive, and we welcome new additions to our staff with enthusiasm.

Know your work beneﬁts your community.

Public libraries play a critical role in the ﬁght to provide equal access to information, opportunity, and entertainment. No matter what you do for the library, you are an important part of a uniquely American institution.

Take pride in being part of a productive team.

Many jobs at the library absolutely rely on the ability to work together as a team. Even people in jobs that include a lot of independent tasks support their co-workers and are supported by them. You deﬁnitely don’t have to be an extrovert to work here, but working well with and for others is required.

Feel safe and appreciated at work.

We are committed to providing a safe and pleasant workplace for ALL our employees. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated. Diversity of all kinds, including race, gender, sexual identity, backgrounds, ideas, and pretty much anything else you can think of is encouraged and supported.

Stay current with new books, media, and events.

Believe it or not, we aren’t all bookworms. That said, we do keep up with new releases and upcoming events as part of our jobs. Staff members have the same borrowing privileges as everyone else, but it’s sure handy to be here on a regular basis.