About the Position
Madison Public Library seeks a creative and innovative librarian who will develop relationships between the Sequoya Library and our community's many stakeholders in order to foster opportunities for youth and families, with a particular focus on addressing community identified needs. Consistent with our mission and vision, this position cultivates community partnerships which develop opportunities to learn, share and create. This position will ensure equitable provision of resources and services and will lead other staff in developing culturally competent models for services. This position will provide leadership and coordination in Sequoya Library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, and assisting in the hiring of staff. Familiarity with emerging technologies and project management skills are a plus.
About Madison Public Library:
Madison Public Library (MPL) is a dynamic organization that actively embraces the changing role of libraries. We were awarded the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, and recognized as a Top Innovator by the Urban Libraries Council in 2017. Our critically acclaimed Bubbler program has been able to expand through major grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We embrace new services and technology, such as our Meadowridge Library's community kitchen that supports youth nutrition and food preparation programs. Employment at MPL means working alongside talented people who are deeply committed to service and making a difference in people's lives. Our outstanding and collegial workforce is highly valued by the community, and includes staff members who have received national recognition or awards for their work. We value and support learning in all forms, diverse perspectives, intellectual freedom, customer experience, collaboration, and innovation.
About Madison, Wisconsin
Madison has a reputation as a great place to live, and has consistently ranked highly on lists of best cities in America. It's also a great place to be a librarian. Madisonians are very engaged with and highly supportive of their libraries. We strive to recruit a diverse workforce to best serve Madison's diverse population, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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