Librarian II: Bookmobile & Outreach Librarian

Job Description

We strongly encourage City of Racine residents to apply. We're committed to building a workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

The Racine Public Library has been the community’s educational and informational institution since 1897. All employees are expected and encouraged to create a positive and friendly environment for library users, the community, and co-workers. It is expected that all employees be flexible, responsive to change, and take a leadership role when necessary. Essential duties may change in response to evolving community needs.

The Racine Public Library seeks a reliable, motivated individual who is passionate about bringing the library to the community and adept at community engagement, program development, and guiding dynamic outreach initiatives.

Position Purpose

The individual in this position, under the general supervision of the Head of Community Engagement, drives the Racine Public Library’s Bookmobile, oversees daily bookmobile services and programs, and maintains the bookmobile’s collection. Using professional knowledge and skills, they provide a safe and welcoming environment, diverse collections, quality programming, and excellent library service. This position is full-time, with the specific work schedule to be mutually agreed upon with the employee and supervisor; evenings and weekends are required.

Essential Duties

• Maintain knowledge of current techniques, trends and methods used in providing public library services via Bookmobile and other outreach methods
• Report use statistics and all statistics related to Bookmobile
• Research, propose, implement, and promote approved Bookmobile stops including special events
• Drive the Bookmobile to and from stops in various locations
• Drive to service locations when necessary
• Fuel as needed
• Provide reader’s advisory services and read book reviews and other materials related to providing this service
• Perform regular collection maintenance, including regular weeding, ordering, evaluating, and rotating materials to meet a variety of community needs
• Shelve materials and maintain order of shelves
• Search for requested materials
• Handle routine housekeeping and maintenance duties needed to keep the Bookmobile clean and welcoming
• Handle patron problems to an appropriate resolution
• Offer assistance to patrons
• Enforce library behavior guidelines and policies
• Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record
• Performs other duties and work on special projects as assigned
• Attend Library trainings and continuing education opportunities to maintain knowledge base
• Assist in leading efforts from Library Administration towards various cultural transformation goals
• Ability to communicate effectively in a pleasant and professional manner
• Attend staff meetings and meetings of community organizations, as required
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to drive a bus or bookmobile using good judgment and safe driving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with other library departments and community partners
• Ability to use personal judgment to effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to work with a diverse public politely and with respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing, desirable.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of public library or customer service experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with air brake certification
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with a good driving record for the last year
  
  

Preferred but not required:

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association

Supplemental Information

Environmental/Working Conditions

Usually works inside the Bookmobile, but outdoor work (such as shoveling snow) in inclement weather may be required.

Equipment Used

• Motor vehicle (Bookmobile)
  
  

City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance
• 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.
• Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.
• CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan
• Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
• A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High – Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee’s Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
• The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.
• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center
• The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance
• It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.
• Life Insurance
• City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
• Employee may buy additional insurance – each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
• Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.
• Cost depends on age and annual salary
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available – maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month
• Pension
• Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.
• Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.
• Vacation
• Less than 4 years of continuous service – 96 hours
• At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service – 136
• At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176
• At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216
• At least 21 years of continuous service – 256
• You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.
• During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee’s start date.
• Holidays
• 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating
• Sick Leave
• Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
• Casual Days
• You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.
• You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.
• Dental Insurance
• MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.
• The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.
• Short Term Disability Policy
• Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.
• 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.
• Employee Assistance Program
• The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.
• Parental Leave
• 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.
• Deferred Compensation
• Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
• Supplemental Insurance
• Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
• Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• The Student Loan Repayment Program, administered by Bakertilly Vantagen, helps assist you with the financial burden of the education that you have received. Non City of Racine residents can receive up to $1,200 per year towards student loan repayments, and City of Racine residents can receive up to $2,400 per year towards student loan repayments.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call 866-706-5005.
• Wellness Incentive
• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.
• Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.
• City of Racine Residency
• City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.
• City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:
• Racine Police Association – 3% differential rate
• Local 321 Firefighter Union – 3% differential rate
• Transit Union – 2% differential rate
• You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what
• Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program
• The City of Racine Employee Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help you purchase your dream home in the City of Racine – Submission deadline for applications is August 1st, 2026.
• Racine Financial Empowerment Center
• The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free one-on-one professional financial counseling for all City of Racine employees, and residents of the City of Racine.
  

Additional information about the City’s comprehensive benefits package can be found on the following website; Active Employees - City of Racine - Human Resources Department

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• None
  
  

02

Do you possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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How many years of experience do you have working in a Library?

• None
• Less than two years
• Two to four years
• More than four years
  
  

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Describe your experience providing customer service in a public-facing environment.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1–3 years
• More than 3 years
  
  

05

This position requires a valid CDL with Air Brake certification, do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

How many years of experience do you have with creating outreach materials such as flyers, brochures, and graphics for social media?

• one year
• two years
• three years
• four or more years
• none of the above
• Required Question