The Friends sponsor an annual volunteer recognition dinner at the Central Library to honor all the people who give so generously to the library of their time and talents. Each of the branches of the Madison Public Library has a local Friends group that is active in providing monetary and volunteer support for projects and facility improvements at that branch. Branch Friends groups have over the years helped fund-raise for remodeled branch facilities, provided support for branch programming, helped purchase furniture and equipment that was otherwise not possible, and added special items to the branch collections. Information regarding open positions and printable job application forms are available at the city's Human Resources website . Following is a brief description of most-applied for positions and their brief job descriptions.
More detailed descriptions are available as positions are open.
For more information, contact Branch Coordinator Jane Roughen . Librarian This is a professional position requiring an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Librarians are responsible for reference, programming, collection development and other professional duties depending on the library location. Librarians are hired on an as-needed basis, and tests are given once applications for an open position have been acquired. Library Assistant Library assistants are para-professional staff members responsible for reference desk work, circulation work, and other duties as assigned.