Position Description: 

The Bartlett Public Library has a new position open in our Youth & Teen Services Department. This position will be responsible for providing reference, readers’ advisory and programming.

Responsibilities:

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory assistance
• Plan and implement youth and teen programs of interest to the community
• Provide instruction on the Library’s digital offerings and e-sources to patrons
• Participate in the operation of the Youth Services computer area
• Create attractive and interesting displays to introduce public to materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, LTA or MLS coursework preferred
• Ability to work with children in an individual and group setting
• Knowledge of child development
• Familiarity and experience with standard print and digital resources
• Ability to learn, adapt and adopt new technology
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interact with patrons and staff in a professional manner

Equal Opportunity Employer

Entry level part-time position in fast-paced service oriented organization where you will be requried to sort, arrange, move, lift land put away a variety of library materials. This is a year-round position. Please include all previous experience including volunteer work on your application. Must be sixteen years of age and available to work nights and weekends. Submit your completed application no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2014.

The Librarian I position is responsible for providing library reference and reader’s advisory services to customer of the Evanston Public Library.  Essential functions include carefully interviewingcustomers to determine what information is desired, conducting informational searches using reference materials, including books, periodicals, online resources, and the Internet, as well as providing clear, accurate and timely answers to all customer inquiries.  The Librarian I is also responsible for guiding customers to library resources in order to locate specific materials.

This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and the equivalent of three years working experience as a public services librarian or similar position.

To view the complete job description and to apply online, please visit www.cityofevanston.org before the May 19, 2014 application deadline.

The Librarian I position is responsible for providing library reference and reader’s advisory services to customer of the Evanston Public Library.  Essential functions include carefully interviewingcustomers to determine what information is desired, conducting informational searches using reference materials, including books, periodicals, online resources, and the Internet, as well as providing clear, accurate and timely answers to all customer inquiries.  The Librarian I is also responsible for guiding customers to library resources in order to locate specific materials.

This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and the equivalent of three years working experience as a public services librarian or similar position.

To view the complete job description and to apply online, please visit www.cityofevanston.org before the May 19, 2014 application deadline.

There are two openings in the Circulation Department for a part-time shelver.  Shelvers sort and shelve materials, monitor the automatic materials sorter, keep materials in order, and help support the department. The work is very physical and repetitive in nature.  The job requires accuracy in filing alphabetically and numerically, the ability to do detail work accurately, and adequate stamina to walk and to stand for extended periods, to lift materials, and to push carts loaded with books.

These openings are year-round, part-time positions averaging 16 hours per week.

The positions include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.  The salary is $9.78 per hour.

Anyone interested in these positions should submit an application to Nancy Poch by Monday, May 12, 2014. Application forms are available at the Circulation desk and on our website at dglibrary.org.

The Downers Grove Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Library district is in a growing suburban area midway between Milwaukee and Chicago, has a strong tax base and increasing community use.  Annual circulation for 2012-2013 was 1.4 million items. Library programs are extremely popular among all age groups with 17,855 attending in 2012-2013.  Progressive, award-winning library utilizes RFID, MyMediaMall, Zinio digital magazines and circulating Nooks ereader collections, computer lab, active website, integrated web catalog, Boopsie mobile app, social media; and subscribes to a variety of databases for all ages.  Showcase 58,500 sq. ft. renovated building includes expanded meeting rooms, new teen space, renovated staff areas, and many other amenities. We are currently planning a dedicated space for tweens. Current department head leaves behind a strong department with excellent staff.  Her departure is our loss, but a great opportunity for you.

Minimum Qualifications:   MLS; in-depth knowledge of youth services (children and teen); experience in library programming; thorough knowledge of electronic library resources including WEB resources; minimum five years of professional library experience, with a minimum of two years as head of a youth department.

Desired Abilities:  Excellent written and oral communication, as well as creative problem-solving skills.  Strong customer service orientation.  Good organizational abilities.  Detail-oriented, but able to see the overall library picture.  Team player willing to experiment with new approaches.  Walking on water not essential, but a sense of humor is.

 Principal Responsibilities:

Coordinates and manages youth services department functions, including, but not limited to: programs for youth ages birth through 18, parents, caregivers, and teachers; youth reference and reader’s advisory services; meeting room reservations; and maintaining a pleasant and inviting environment in the youth services department.

1. Manages a staff of 13 (5 FT, 8FTE): hires, supervises, schedules, and ensures training and ongoing communication for all department employees and volunteers.

2. Advises deputy director on matters related to the department and library-wide operations.

3. Recommends and implements approved goals and objectives for the department, including the annual budget document.

4. Drafts department policies and procedures.

5. Reports to the deputy director and participates as a member of the management team.

$24.21 - $41.03 per hour (salaried 37.5 hour work week).  Excellent benefits.

 Apply with a resume, including a list of references, and cover letter to:  Noreen Reese, Deputy Director, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois   60031; nreese [at] wnpl [dot] info.  Position open until filled.  No Phone Calls Please.

Bloomingdale Public Library is accepting job applications for the full-time, exempt, IMRF qualified position of Youth Services Assistant Department Head.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to assist in planning, organizing and implementing programs and services that meet the goals of the library and satisfy the needs of the community.  A strong commitment to customer service and problem solving skills are required. Additional duties will include collection development, children’s programming and staffing the youth services reference desk.   This position requires day, evening, and weekend hours, with an ability to be flexible when needed.  This is a supervisory position with leadership responsibilities.

An ALA-accredited MLS is required with a minimum of 4 years related youth services experience in a comparable business, organization or library as well as knowledge of children’s literature, programming and technology.

Minimum Salary:  $45,000

Please send resume, references and cover letter to:

Lisa Palmer, Youth Services Department Head

Bloomingdale Public Library

No Phone Calls Please

This position promotes and encourages the love of reading and library use by children through the presentation of programs and through collaborative efforts with community organizations, agencies and schools.

This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and the equivalent of three years working experience as a public services librarian or similar position. Extensive knowledge of current practices and trends in early childhood literacy.

To view the complete job description and to apply online, please visit www.cityofevanston.org before the May 21, 2014 deadline.

The Winfield Public Library is seeking someone to work at our circulation desk.  This person will perform all functions of circulation, backup the page staff when necessary, and have other duties as assigned.

River Forest Public Library is searching for an enthusiastic Youth Services Associate to support our Children’s Services Department. This department serves kids from birth-4th grade and their parents/caregivers. There will also be regular opportunities to assist the Teen Services staff with programs for kids in grades 5-8. This position will provide valuable experience for someone preparing for a career in public library youth services. The ideal candidate would intend to stay in this para-professional position for one to two years.

The Youth Services Associate will assist the Manager of Children’s Services with:

• Providing reference and readers advisory services in the Children’s Room.
• Promoting the Children’s collection and programs by creating print and online book lists, displays of library materials, and contributing to the Kid’s Blog.  
• Assisting with the development and implementation of programs for children birth through 4th grade.
• Regular and ongoing administrative support tasks within the Department.
• Collection management responsibilities may eventually be available.

The Youth Services Associate will be trained and regularly scheduled to staff the Children’s Services Desk two weekday and two weekend shifts each month. The Youth Services Associate will also run weekly gaming or movie programs for middle school aged patrons. The Library is committed to cross-training para-professional staff to support all departments, so additional hours in other departments may be available.

Part Time: minimum of 10 hours and up to 15 hours each week. The ideal candidate would be available to work Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoons. Weekends and evening shifts are required. Hours may vary during the summer. Additional hours to staff teen programs may be available on an intermittent basis.

Requirements: 

A college degree and experience working with children ages birth-4th grade and/or young teens is required. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an accredited MLS or MLIS program. Knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature and the developmental needs and interest of children and young teens is important. The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and exercise initiative.

Please email a cover letter and resume to employment [at] riverforestlibrary [dot] org. No phone calls please.

The Glenview Public Library has a part-time opening for a Paraprofessional I in the Reader Services Department.  This position requires excellent customer service skills, an enthusiastic attitude, and the ability to assist adults and teens with book, movie and music questions at the Reader Services and Audiovisual public service desks.  The ideal candidate shall be flexible, be able to interact with patrons and staff in an amiable and professional manner, exercise good judgment, perform various clerical duties within the department, and be proficient in the use of technology.  Knowledge of popular materials and familiarity with eBooks desired.  This position will report to the Collection Manager and will work closely with the Collection Management team. 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an LTA certificate and a minimum of one year relevant library experience.  Knowledge of Sirsi/Dynix WorkFlows, Microsoft Office and library technology desirable. 

To apply, email or FAX cover letter and resume.  No phone calls, please.

Duties: Will include searches for bibliographic records in SIRSI Integrated Library System, add new bibliographic records into SIRSI ILS from OCLC, and perform copy cataloging of library materials in all formats. Will maintain records in the library database and place orders from library jobbers, or will order from publishers directly. Must have good typing skills (40 wpm). Will work with a team of 8 professional and para-professional staff members.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of an Associates Degree or an LTA Certificate and/or equivalent experience in a larger public library technical services department.

Aurora University seeks a creative, energetic, service-oriented librarian to join  other professionals in staffing a busy reference desk. Duties may include collection development and some instruction. Familiarity with database searching, electronic resources and working with a diverse student body. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills needed.

Qualified candidates may submit cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.

Put your web development skills to work for an award-winning library. Skokie Public Library is looking for a web developer familiar with Python, Django, relational databases, and front-end web development. As a key member of the Virtual Community Engagement department, you’ll help build user-centered websites and services to support the library’s mission and respond to the community’s needs.

We’re looking for candidates who are familiar with the following:

■     Modern web development with HTML, CSS, and Javascript

■     Python/Django

■     Responsive web design

■     Version control with Git

■     Postgres, SQL, and relational databases

■     FreeBSD and Nginx server environment

■     Working with third-party APIs and web services

Our ideal candidate will thrive working in a collaborative environment with other team members and be willing to juggle multiple projects and learn on the job. You’ll be a full participant in the design and development process from user research to deployment.

You need a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related area. An understanding of and familiarity with libraries is a plus.

Submit cover letter and resume to apply.

Position Summary:

Support RAILS’ efforts to engage system members from all types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) through a variety of relationship-building activities. Plan and implement strategies and activities to facilitate networking between RAILS members across the RAILS area. Build partnerships and collaborative relationships with members, key library stakeholders, non-profit organizations, and corporate entities to benefit RAILS member libraries. Plan, develop, and implement outreach programs and special events to enhance member engagement and increase member participation in system programs and activities.  

Core Job Functions:

• Build ongoing relationships with RAILS members from all types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) to promote existing RAILS programs/services and identify additional programs/services that will benefit system members.

• Plan and implement a variety of strategies to promote RAILS programs/services. Identify and target members that may not be familiar with RAILS programs/services, including but not limited to libraries with new directors and members who have never used RAILS programs/services

• Develop and ensure the execution of an annual plan for visiting at least 20% of RAILS member libraries of all types

• Visit RAILS member libraries on a regular basis to identify needs and promote RAILS programs/services

• Identify issues and challenges of great importance to RAILS members and help develop activities and strategies to help members face these challenges in order to serve their patrons/clientele more effectively

• Implement and maintain a variety of social media tools and strategies to engage RAILS members, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and others. Analyze effectiveness of social media strategies and tools on a regular basis and implement new tools/strategies as needed

• Represent RAILS at a wide variety of meetings and outside events, including networking group meetings, library-related conferences, and other meetings and events  

• Work with Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) staff and the Illinois State Library to develop and implement an ongoing public awareness campaign to publicize talking book and Braille services to the Illinois library community and the general public 

• Build, facilitate, and encourage collaborative networking relationships (in-person and virtual) between RAILS members across the entire RAILS area

• Identify and provide opportunities for greater interaction between RAILS member libraries

• Attend existing networking group meetings throughout the RAILS area to promote RAILS programs/services available to all levels of library staff, to identify member needs, and to encourage greater collaboration between member library staff across the RAILS area

• Encourage existing networking groups to expand their reach to include additional RAILS members. Encourage existing networking groups to utilize videoconference and web conferencing tools to expand their reach and include additional RAILS members

• Examine current RAILS Community online forum structure and develop strategies for increasing the use of the forums

• Plan, promote, and execute special events and other strategies to engage RAILS members from all types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special)

• Work with the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL), the Illinois Library Association (ILA), the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA), and Special Libraries Association – Illinois chapter, and others to plan events and strategies to engage multitype members and to help develop and foster library-to-library networking relationships  

• Partner with ILA to plan and schedule advocacy-related events throughout the RAILS area

• Build, maintain, and promote partnerships with other library-related organizations, non-profit, and commercial entities to help strengthen the service offerings of all types of RAILS libraries and help them demonstrate greater value to their customers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education –

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) 

Knowledge/Experience –

Minimum 4 years professional library experience with a heavy concentration in at least one of the following areas:  marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or outreach

Demonstrated skill and experience building relationships and fostering communication in a library environment. Experience working in/with different types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) a definite plus

Minimum 2 years successful experience building partnerships and collaborative alliances

Experience using a variety of social media platforms for publicity and engagement purposes

Skills/Abilities –

Good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of customers with widely differing needs

Strong project management skills, with ability to manage conflicting priorities and work with tight timelines

Strong event planning/coordination skills required

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams

Strong customer service skills

Ability to be a self-starter and work independently while also having the flexibility and ability to work well with others

Extensive/regular travel within RAILS area required

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements—

Comfortable office working environment

Ability to communicate in person via phone, video conference, and electronic mail

Hire, train, supervise and schedule an army of pages. Select and harness the talent of willing volunteers. Organize materials of all shapes and sizes. Work with all departments to coordinate workflow. Requires problem solving and customer service skills, ability to operate computers and general office equipment, abilility to communicate with people of all ages, appropriate interpersonal skills and organizational skills for the work environment, ability and imagination for developing policies and procedures for the paging function, flexibility when considering supervisory work as well as the work of the library in order to forecast work needs for the near future, desire to mentor new employees as they join the workforce and to model and promote HP Library values within the library, a high school education or equivalent and some training in basic supervision (some college level education is preferred), and a minimum of two years of library and/or supervisory experience. Send job application (available online at http://www.hplibrary.org/jobs) to Robin Smith, Circulation Manager.

Under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, facilitates patrons' use of the Library through answering reference and information requests as well as taking on additional responsibilities.

Requirements include:

• MLS from an ALA accredited library school
• One to two years public library experience
• One year Reference Desk experience
• Experience in use of computers, software, electronic resources and Internet as related to libraries
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility in adapting to change

Duties include:

• Assists patrons with reference and information questions at the reference desk
• Assists patrons in the use of computers, particularly while helping them with their information needs
• May assist patrons with Readers'/AV Advisory
• Other library-related duties as assigned

Please submit cover letter with resume.

This position is responsible for assisting patrons using the public access computers in the Computer Assistance Area.  Knowledge of Word, Internet, Email, connecting to Wi-Fi, printing, and scanning is required.  Excel Formula knowledge is a plus. CA staff is also responsible for enforcing library policies, registering students for classes over the phone, using a cash register, sending faxes, and setting up computer equipment in public meeting rooms.

Customer service skills and availability to fill in for other shifts will be part of the consideration.

Vacation and sick time eligible
No Insurance available

Position starts June 2nd or ASAP after that

Provide reference, teaching and light circulation responsibilities. This position is assigned to the Lakeshore campus.

Required Qualification

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited program.

Recent relevant coursework or work experience.

Desired Qualifications

Spanish fluency desired.

Adult Service’s Reader’s Advisory/Reference Librarian.   The Poplar Creek Public Library District Library is seeking applicants for a Reader’s Advisory Librarian position.  This is a full-time position (37 1/2 hours per week) including evening and weekend hours (every third weekend).  The Reader’s Advisory/Reference Librarian will be responsible for selecting fiction materials, planning reading programs, and planning and conducting three book discussion groups. The librarian will promote the fiction collection through displays and bibliographies.  The position includes providing service at the Reader’s Advisory and Reference Desk.  Service at the AV/Media Desks, and Young Adult Desks will be scheduled as needed for breaks and lunches. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.   A six month probationary period is required.

The position also includes the following duties, but are not limited to assisting patrons with the use of downloadable services, the online catalog, and databases, attend staff and professional meetings as necessary including RA group discussions at other libraries.  Maintain necessary statistics and report Reader’s Advisory activities to Head of Adult Services as necessary. 

Requirements: Position requires an ALA-accredited MLS degree.  Public library experience is a plus.   Must have a knowledge of fiction materials. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.  Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition when working with diverse people.  Possess computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, the online catalog and ability to learn new technology.  Bilingual Spanish or other languages a plus.  Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license. 

Physical Demands:  Must be able to use and understand both verbal and written communication.  Must be able to use a computer keyboard and read computer screens and call numbers on library materials and know the Dewey decimal classification.  Must be able to move to shelves, reach top and bottom shelves, to computer areas, and to other areas of department to assist users.

Contact Information:Email a cover letter, resume, and application to jbeckman [at] poplarcreeklibrary [dot] org.  Downloadable Employment applications are available at www.poplarcreeklibrary.org.  Select About the Library and click on Employment Opportunities.  Completed applications may be mailed or scanned and emailed.   Janice Beckman, Head of Adult Services, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood, IL 60107.  Resumes are accepted until position is filled.

No telephone calls please.  .