Join our customer service orientated public services department as we have 3 part-time professional positions avialable now due to reorganization and the addition of a new position.  All will have some adult services desk duties. Flexibility and tech-savy are basic requirements. Positions are: 1) Senior Services, which inludes homebound dlivery (vehicle a must) and programming for seniors 2) Programming-be a team player and assist with planning and implementing our programming for adults 3) Digital services-help us manage our electronic resources and keep abreast of current trends

Qualifications: four-year college degree, will consider LTA degree with one year of experience working with the public required.  An ALA accredited Master's degree in library sciencre preferred.

Resumes accepted via email only.

Under the supervision of the IT Systems Manager, a position involving computer support to member libraries.

Computer and Magazine Assistant (Part-time)

You—

People-oriented and friendly, enthusiastic, self-motivated, adaptable. You can resolve demanding situations with equanimity and graciousness.  You must want to provide first rate customer service, be adept with technology (have computer expertise and the capability of learning additional skills), work well independently and pay attention to details.

Us--

Dynamic, engaging, team-oriented and committed to excellence.  We value initiative and each individual.

Duties:

Assist patrons with using our public Internet computers and laptops. Handle basic troubleshooting of our computers, laptops and software.  Assist users in finding magazines.  Check-in, process and shelve newspapers.  Perform other duties associated with computers and periodicals.

Main Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of public contact experience; demonstrated computer skills in navigating the Internet, e-mail and e-mail tools, Microsoft Word, some knowledge of Office Suite products.

General information

Part-time position averages 14-16 hours per week, including some weekends.  $12.48 per hour.  You will workdaytime, evening and weekendhours, so you’ll need flexible availability.  Accuracy and attention to detail required.  This position requires direct contact with the public most of the time.

For more information, contact Shirley P. Jensen.  Phone:  630/887-8760  ext. 233.

Pick up applications and a complete job description at the Checkout Desk.

Duties: Will provide guidance and assistance in the use of business information resources, provide business information services, and maintain the business reference collection. Will also be responsible for public presentations and programs for the community on electronic resources and business research.

Responsibilities: Will also include some reference desk public duties, and a weekend rotation every 4 weeks.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MLS or MLIS degree, and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience. Preferred applicants will have advanced technical skills, and familiarity with the MS Office Suite applications, social media, and personal devices, including e-readers.

Applicants are also required to submit a recent writing sample, along with their cover letter, resume, and a St. Charles Library application.

Western Kentucky University

Assistant Professor / Campus Librarian

The Department of Library Public Services, Western Kentucky University (WKU), seeks applicants for the tenure-eligible position of Assistant Professor at its Glasgow Regional Campus.  This is a continuing ten-month faculty position, to begin July 1, 2013.  Located in Glasgow, a town of approximately 15,000 located 35 miles east of the main WKU campus in Bowling Green, WKU-Glasgow serves approximately 2,500 students from the south-central region of Kentucky.

Primary responsibilities include:  In Glasgow:  supervision of the campus library, including oversight of collections, library services, research instruction, and personnel (staff and student assistants); community outreach and engagement with local constituents; participation in campus affairs; and collaboration with the Extended Campus Librarian.  As part of Library Public Services:  professional service including committee involvement at the departmental, university and national levels; research and publishing; and possible additional duties such as subject-related collection development and liaison assignments.  Occasional travel to the main campus will be required.

Required qualifications:  Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program; second subject-related Master’s degree; prior professional library experience, including in reference desk service and research instruction. 

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Please send application materials (cover letter/statement, vita, and full contact information for three references) to:  Charles H. Smith, University Libraries, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1067  charles [dot] smith [at] wku [dot] edu .  Electronic submission preferred.

Review of applications to begin April 15, 2013.  For more details, see the job description at:  http://www.wku.edu/employment/faculty 

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal  Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745- 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

POSITION: Network Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisor:  North Suburban Library District Director

Purpose:  To maintain and upgrade the North Suburban Library District’s network, computers and related technologies (phone systems, copiers/printers, etc.).

Essential Skills:

• Strong adherence to library’s mission to provide excellent service to community.
• Ability to work after-hours and on weekends to deploy new equipment and upgrade existing technology.
• Self-directed individual who can organize, plan and execute with little or no supervision.
• Excellent communicator who is able to relay important upgrade information to library director, supervisors and staff.
• Ability to work with existing network/computer policies that have been proven successful

Essential Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Windows Active Directory

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Exchange Server
• Experience with VMWare ESXi server software
• Experience with Cisco Firewalls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, especially Windows 7
• Experience with ISP load balancing technologies such as Fat Pipe
• Experience with WAN optimization technologies such as Steelhead
• Experience with library time/print management software like Pharos

Duties

• Uses existing network/computer policies as guideline, template for present and future planning. 
• Maintains network/computer specifications by conferring with existing policies; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
• Maintains network/computers by evaluating network/computer performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, output, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network/computer policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.
• Maintains network/computers performance by performing network/computer monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network/computer problems; escalating problems to vendor.
• Secures network/computers by maintaining confidential and secure network/computer access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation.
• Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
• Upgrades network/computer by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
• Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal network/computers; participating in professional organizations.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes library’s goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Educational and training requirements:

• College level computer science courses
• Associate degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Understanding of integrated library systems
• Library experience a plus

Duties include daily housekeeping and routine maintenance. May act as library Security Monitor to maintain a safe and secure library building. Must have High School Degree and one year custodial experience. Must have valid Driver's License. Part-time position is 20 hours a week, between 9:00a.m. and 5:00p.m., with part-time retirement and vacation benefits. Applications must be received by Monday March 25, 2013. Full job description and application are available at www.dppl.org/about_dppl/jobs.shtml. EOE/M/F.

Duties include maintaining the safety and security of the building and responding to patron problems and emergencies. Must have High School Degree and two years security experience. Must have valid Driver's License. Part-time position is 20 hours a week, including evenings and weekends, with part-time retirement and vacation benefits. Applications must be received by Monday, March 25, 2013. Full job description and application are available at www.dppl.org/about_dppl/jobs.shtml. EOE/M/F.

Duties include maintaining the safety and security of the building and responding to patron problems and emergencies. Must have High School Degree and two years security experience. Must have valid Driver's License. Hours are Thursday 6:00p.m.-9:30p.m. and every fifth weekend. Saturday, 12:00 noon-5:30p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 noon-5:30p.m. Must be flexible. Applications must be received by Monday, March 25, 2013. Full job description and application are available at www.dppl.org/about_dppl/jobs.shtml. EOE/M/F.

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire, IL has an exciting opportunity for a motivated energetic leader to fill the position of Youth Services Manager. Under the direction of the Library Director the Youth Services Manager will have responsibilities ranging from collection development, reference, programming, marketing and outreach.

Hampshire, Illinois, is located 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Library district serves a population of 17,000 and is currently in the planning phases for a new facility.

Minimum Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library education program plus

• Coursework in children’s literature and/or services desired
• Experience working in the children’s department of a public library

Schedule: 37.5 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends

Salary: Minimum $37,000.00, depending on qualifications. Benefits offered include paid holidays, vacation, medical and life insurance and IMRF retirement.

Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references by March 15, 2013 to Carol Schrey, Library Director, Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, PO Box 429, Hampshire, IL 60140, cschrey [at] ellajohnsonlibrary [dot] org 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
Performs building upkeep activities by assisting in maintaining and repairing physical structures of building and maintaining grounds.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Under the Direction of the Administrative Assistant:
1.    Perform minor repairs and maintenance to building and grounds.

2.    Deliver and stock supplies to various departments

3.    Perform manual labor which would include shoveling, lifting, raking, sweeping and carrying heavy boxes.

4.    Minor janitorial tasks.

5.    Various seasonal tasks as assigned.

6.    Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION:
Must be 16 years of age or older, with the completion of the tenth grade and must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions.

EXPERIENCE:
Ability and willingness to learn or perform the above tasks.
Independently perform minor maintenance and repair duties.

PDF of application can be found at http://www.berwyn-il.gov/Portals/0/PDFs/Employment/employment_application.pdf

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
Understands and follows the mission and values of the library. Provides reference and readers’ advisory service to library patrons, assists in the use of digital and print resources, and maintains juvenile material collections.   Ability to make independent decisions, organize collections and workflow and possesses a thorough knowledge of children’s literature and authors.   Proactively collaborates in library activities and promotes library resources, programs and services. Evening and weekend hours required.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Under the direction of the Youth Services Department Head:
1.    Understands and practices the Code of Professional Conduct.
2.    Provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance including topical research and material location.  
3.    Utilizes and accesses information using a broad spectrum of resources.
4.    Explains, demonstrates and assists patrons in the use of electronic resources.
5.    Develops and implements new concepts or themes for children’s programs. Plans and conducts programs for children in the library. Examines new and existing materials for program applications.
6.    Creates and implements content and services relevant to Youth Services in the library website and associated social networking sites.
7.    Troubleshoots and resolves minor computer and software problems.
8.    Assists in establishing procedures for the Youth Services Department.
9.    Participates in library planning; serves on library committees; actively engages in on-going professional development. Positively represents the library by upholding the values, integrity and good reputation of the library in the greater community.
10.    Performs other special duties and functions as assigned.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED -- Teacher’s aide or LTA preferred

EXPERIENCE:
At least 2-years work experience with children

A PDF of the job application can be found here:  http://www.berwyn-il.gov/Portals/0/PDFs/Employment/employment_application.pdf

Library Shelver – Part time

The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire an energetic and customer-focused individual to work as a Library Shelver. Duties include shelving recently returned materials, shelf reading collections, and assisting with inventory. Other duties include circulation services like checkout, renewals, reserves, and fine payment.

Familiarity with basic computer operations (like word processing and Internet searching) is required. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet significant growth in library use.

Applicants should mail a résumé, cover letter, and completed job application ‘Attn: Library Director Eric Bailey’ or send via email to at ebailey [at] lakeblufflibrary [dot] org.

Applications will be accepted until March 18 at 6:00pm.

Library Assistant II – Part time

The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire an energetic and customer-focused individual to work as a Library Assistant. Duties include circulation services like checkout, renewals, reserves, and fine payment. Other duties include locating and recommending materials, providing assistance with computers, emptying indoor and outdoor book drops, and preparing library materials for use.

 Familiarity with basic computer operations (like word processing and Internet searching) is required. Two years of college is preferred. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet significant growth in library use.

Applicants should submit a résumé, job application, and cover letter to the Library ‘Attn: Library Director Eric Bailey’ or via email to ebailey [at] lakeblufflibrary [dot] org. 

Lake Bluff Public Library

123 E. Scranton Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Applications will be accepted until March 18 at 6:00pm.

Library Assistant – Part time

The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire an energetic and customer-focused individual to work as a Library Assistant. Duties include circulation services like checkout, renewals, reserves, and fine payment. Other duties include locating and recommending materials, providing assistance with computers, emptying indoor and outdoor book drops, and preparing library materials for use.

Familiarity with basic computer operations (like word processing and Internet searching) is required. Two years of college is preferred. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet significant growth in library use.

Applicants should submit a résumé, job application, and cover letter to the Library ‘Attn: Library Director Eric Bailey’ or via email to ebailey [at] lakeblufflibrary [dot] org.

Library Assistant – Part time

The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire an energetic and customer-focused individual to work as a Library Assistant. Duties include circulation services like checkout, renewals, reserves, and fine payment. Other duties include locating and recommending materials, providing assistance with computers, emptying indoor and outdoor book drops, and preparing library materials for use.

Familiarity with basic computer operations (like word processing and Internet searching) is required. Two years of college is preferred. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet significant growth in library use.

Applicants should submit a résumé, job application, and cover letter to the Library ‘Attn: Library Director Eric Bailey’ or via email to ebailey [at] lakeblufflibrary [dot] org.

Library Assistant – Part time

The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire an energetic and customer-focused individual to work as a Library Assistant. Duties include circulation services like checkout, renewals, reserves, and fine payment. Other duties include locating and recommending materials, providing assistance with computers, emptying indoor and outdoor book drops, and preparing library materials for use.

Familiarity with basic computer operations (like word processing and Internet searching) is required. Two years of college is preferred. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet significant growth in library use.

Applicants should submit a résumé, job application, and cover letter to the Library ‘Attn: Library Director Eric Bailey’ or via email to ebailey [at] lakeblufflibrary [dot] org.

Director of Instructional Technology & Support ( http://teachingbooks.net/InstructionalTech ) is meant for someone who has a background in education and a passion for instructional technology, pedagogy, inquiry learning, information resources, teacher professional development, and collaboration. This person must be leader who is committed to changing educational literacy practices by modeling the integration of technology and reading. 

This position is a great opportunity to work in a fun, growing educational business that is infusing technology into reading. Our offices are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, in a beautiful lake-front office, and want exceptional people to join us.

The Community Library is seeking an energetic, warm, creative, organized, flexible person to join our busy Youth Services department. 

Work involves:

• Preparing and implementing creative, age/interest appropriate programming for children birth to 18 and their families
• Providing reference and reader’s advisory guidance to children/teens and their caregivers.
• Creating book displays and signage for the youth services departments
• Promoting Community Library at various events and functions

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; post-high school coursework and/or some college course work is preferred.  An ideal candidate has a background working with children.  A child-friendly demeanor is a must.

The present requirement is for approximately 20 hours per week including day, evening, and weekend hours.  Starting wage is $9.44 per hour. 

For more information, and to apply, see our website: www.communitylib.org.  Submit a Community Library application and current resume to Katie Kiekhaefer, Head of Youth Services, Community Library, 24615 89th Street, Salem, WI 53168 or by email: kkiekhae [at] community [dot] lib [dot] wi [dot] us