Employment Opportunities

How to Apply for an Open Position

Bring your resume to the front Circulation Desk at the library, and leave it with the Circulation Clerk. 

Due to the high volume of resumes we recieve, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application.  All submitted resumes are kept on file for 90 days and are reviewed for any position that may become available during that time.

We will be in touch if we need additional information or wish to schedule a phone or personal interview with you.

Job Classification: Library Page

TWO positions available: **MUST BE AVAILABLE M-Th 9-1, F 10-1, rotating Saturdays**

Part-Time: 15-19 hours per week.
No benefits.
Open until filled.

Job Summary

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform responsible and varied paraprofessional, technical, and clerical work for the library. This position is supervised by and provided guidance in daily tasks by the Director or Assistant Director. The principal duties of the position are performed in the staff work areas and public service areas of the library, and include working with library visitors and other library staff. 

Job Description

• Projects a positive and pleasant attitude to the public;
• Cooperates with and maintains an effective relationship with other staff members as part of a team;
• Empties the book drop and sorts returned items;
• Shelves and maintains proper order of books, magazines, audio/visual material, and related library media;
• Locates requested items;
• Reads shelves for accuracy during shelving duties;
• Assists staff with checking materials for damage;
• Greets and assists patrons in finding library materials, and answers directional and basic information questions, referring them to other staff as necessary;
• Performs any other job-related tasks as requested

Qualifications

• Computer skills, including word processing and Excel;
• Phone and money handling experience;
• Ability to push and pull library book trucks weighing 100-300 lbs.;
• Carry up to 15 lbs. of books across the library;
• Stand for a long period of time;
• Bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.

The Madison Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.