Job Description
Salary: $19.77 Hourly
Location : Sun Prairie, WI
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2025-42
Department: Public Library
Division: Circulation
Opening Date: 09/12/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Ensures that all circulating policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to with attention to detail and equity. Assist library patrons with access to information within the library.
Hours of Work 24 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm; every other Friday 9:30-6pm; every other Saturday 8:45-5:15
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Correction: this post initially stated Tuesday/Thursday work schedule. This will be Monday/Wednesday.*
Starting Salary $19.7748 per hour
Essential Job Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Performs circulation desk procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons and collecting files.
- Receives, processes and ships outer-library loan materials
- Processes daily hold queue.
- Tracks overdue and lost items.
- With technical services, tracks, and reports damages to library items.
- Assists patrons with the operation of library equipment and troubleshoots equipment issues as needed.
- Electronically tracks and processes fines, lost items, recycling stickers, and other items.
- Orders circulation supplies as needed.
- Prepares, updates, and maintains patron cards and account information.
- Maintains the confidentiality of library records.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements of Work High school diploma or GED plus one additional year of relevant education or training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:
Knowledge of - Requires knowledge and ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic or numeric order.
- Requires working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
- Intermediate knowledge and experience with desktop computer hardware and software including web browsers, email, office software, and handheld scanners.
Ability to - Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.
- Ability to operate library equipment properly. Some previous library work experience is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public in person and on the telephone.
Skill in - General office experience with computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, printers, and cash registers.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed mostly in a Library setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling objects on wheels weighing 60-80 pounds.
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HEALTH INSURANCE The City provides percentage of position for premium payment, employee pays the difference for single or family coverage through Group Health Cooperative Select HMO plan or PPO Plan for those living outside the coverage area. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire. (i.e., DOH=January 2nd, coverage begins February 1st) Note:
Must work at least 1040 hours per year to be eligible. ACCESS TO OUR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CLINIC - myspwellnessclinic.org
DENTAL INSURANCE Delta Dental The City provides percentage for premium payment for single or family coverage. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.
Must work at least 1040 hours per year to be eligible. INCOME CONTINUATION INS - State Fund This benefit provides up to 75% of your average earnings if you become disabled. The City provides coverage up to $120,000 at the 180-day elimination period. Employees can buy down to a shorter elimination period at their expense. Eligibility begins the 1st of the following month.
Note: Must work at least 1200 hours per year to be eligible. VISION INSURANCE Available for the employee to purchase at their own expense.
Note: Must be scheduled to work at least 1040 hours per year to be eligible to enroll. LIFE INSURANCE - (must be eligible for pension) State Life Fund - Minnesota Mutual The City provides 100% premium payment for
basic coverage (1 times annual salary)
The employee has the ability to purchase at their expense
supplemental coverage,
additional coverage (up to 3 units),and
spouse/dependent coverage. Eligibility begins 1st of month, following 30 days of employment. (ie; DOH Feb 1st, April 1st coverage begins)
Note: Must work at least 1200 hours per year to be eligible. PET INSURANCE Available for the employee to purchase at their own expense.
Boston Mutual Whole Life Insurance - AFLAC Insurance The employee has the ability to purchase at their expense.
SICK LEAVE - Prorated Accumulation of one day per month. At retirement ability to convert sick balance up to 120 days into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
PAID PARENTAL AND CAREGIVER LEAVE City of Sun Prairie employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a qualifying event, shall receive up to 240 hours (prorated for less than 1.0 FTE) of Paid Parental Leave once per year and up to 80 hours (prorated for less than 1.0 FTE).
RETIREMENT Wisconsin Retirement System which requires a matching 6.95% employee contribution.
Note: Must be scheduled to work at least 1200 hours per year to be eligible to enroll. DEFERRED COMPENSATION The employee can choose to contribute to a 457 Plan if they choose.
VACATION - Prorated Vacation is earned on your anniversary
Ex: (50% would receive 20 hrs. for 1 week vacation)
Upon Start Date - 3 weeks
Completion of 5 years - 4 weeks
Completion of 10 years - 5 weeks
Completion of 15 years - 6 weeks
HOLIDAYS - Prorated The following Holidays are observed:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Memorial Day,
Fourth of July Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day the day after Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day,
New Year's Eve Day New Year's Day.
Two Personal Days are given at the beginning of each year (prorated if hired after July 1 and not available if hired after October 1).
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