Work at the Library

Employment Opportunities:

Full Time (40 Hours/week) Maker Space Librarian at DeForest Area Public Library

Are you passionate about library service?  Do you have a sense of humor? Do you know how to use a variety of tools from hand tools to power tools to 3-d printers? Can you demonstrate how to use the many tools that reside in our workshop to create fascinating projects for people of all ages? When you see a list like this: Newspapers, Straws, Tape, Rubber bands, Popsicle sticks, Feathers, Cotton Balls, Plastic wrap, cardboard tubes. Do you immediately start thinking about what you could build? Are you interested in helping people use all types of tools to repair, repurpose, and create? And, almost-most-importantly, are you willing to learn how to operate our animatronic feathered T-rex dinosaur, Delilah?? If you answer yes to most of the preceding questions, then this might be the job for you!

The DeForest Area Public Library is looking for a full time Maker Space Librarian who is cheerful and energetic; who understands the culture of the community and is creative. The ideal candidate will work well both independently and collaboratively; will have customer service and programming experience; will have a strong work ethic; and will know how to use tools. Local knowledge is a plus as is coursework in library science and/or experience working in a public library.  Evenings and weekends will be required.  

This full-time position includes benefits. Salary is based on experience and education. A letter of application, resume, and references are required. This position is available immediately upon hiring or at a mutually agreed upon start date.

Application deadline is March 9th, but will accept applications until the position is filled.

A complete job description is available from Jan Berg or at the circulation desk: 

Jan Berg, Library Director
DeForest Area Public Library
203 Library Street
DeForest, WI 53532

jberg [at] deforestlibrary.org

An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Sample Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer applications are available at the circulation desk.

• Adopt-a-Shelf Volunteer: 

  Help library staff maintain its collections to keep materials readily available for patron usage and requests.

• Adult Program/Event Assistant: 

  Provide support for adult library programs and/or events.

• Children’s Program/Event Assistant: 

  Provide support for children’s library programs and/or events.

• Indoor Plant Care/Waterer: 

  Water and care for indoor library plants.

• Pick List Assistant: 

  Assist the circulation staff by retrieving items to fill library holds.

• Studio 203 Assistant: 

  Provide support for drop-in activities in Studio 203, which is a space that changes frequently and is an engaging and attractive area designed to draw children and families in to do quick hands-on activities as they enter the library.

• Workshop Program/Event Assistant: 

  Provide support for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Manufacturing) programs and/or events.

• Young Adult Special Events Assistant: 

  Provide adult support and supervision for young adult events.

• Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library: 

  The Friends of the DeForest Public Library is a membership group that provides valuable financial and volunteer support for the library.