Are you are a tech savvy problem solver looking for an active, fluid, and exciting work environment? Do you crave a day on the job where there is no typical or boring day? If so than this is the job for you! The Lake Bluff Public Library is seeking to hire a dedicated individual to work as a Library Technical Assistant. Duties include copy cataloging, materials processing, inventory management, and more. Familiarity with computer operations and Microsoft Office is required. Experience with MARC, RDA, AACR2, and Innovative Interfaces Sierra or Millennium Integrated Library Systems will be considered a plus. Two years of college, or current enrollment as a college student, is preferred. Previous library experience is not required, but will be considered favorably. This is a new position created to meet growth in Library use.

The Orland Park Public Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time position in the Circulation Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform circulation and information desk functions
• Learn online catalog system
• Provide patrons with basic information about library services
• Provide excellent customer service

REQUIREMENTS
• Work effectively with staff and public
• Possess basic computer skills
• Read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• Learn the library’s automation system
• Follow tasks to completion

QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience in a public contact position
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Position is 12 to 18 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Starting salary is $11.45 per hour.

Applicants for all positions are subject to a background check.

Applications are available at the library’s information desk and www.orlandparklibrary.org/about.htm under “Employment.”

Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 5 p.m. directed to:
Howard Griffin, Head of Circulation Services,
Orland Park Public Library
14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
or hgriffin [at] orlandparklibrary [dot] org

Orland Park Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Lake Bluff Public Library is an energetic and customer-focused institution seeking an enthusiastic and goal oriented self-starter to work as a Library Shelver. Duties include shelving recently returned materials, shelf reading collections, and assisting with inventory. Other duties include circulation services such as 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. Lake Bluff Library is a small library that affords the opportunity for everyone at every level to be involved in many different ways. If you thrive in a busy and constantly changing environment, this could be the job you’ve been looking for!

Looking for some programming experience? Excited to work with kids and teens? The Northlake Public Library District seeks an enthusiastic Youth and Young Adult Services Intern to assist with Summer Reading programs from June to August.

Duties may include the following:

• Lead children’s and/or teen programs
• Supervise teen volunteers
• Register children and teens for the Summer Reading Club
• Provide reader’s advisory and reference assistance to children and teens
• Select teen materials
• Design book displays
• Update teen web page and/or library social media sites
• Create fliers and booklists
• Other duties as assigned

The following are prerequisites to this position:

• Current enrollment in a library science program
• Completion of introductory library science course(s)
• Experience working with children and/or teens

The following are desirable skills for this position:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to locate library materials
• Knowledge of reference aids
• Knowledge of children’s and teen literature
• Enthusiasm for programming
• Knowledge of professional trends and issues
• Spanish language skills preferred, but not required

The Intern will be overseen by the Youth and Young Adult Services Librarian who will provide training, coaching and evaluation.

To apply, email resume and letter of interest to Allison Parker at allison [at] northlakelibrary [dot] org

The Westmont Public Library is seeking an innovative and energetic individual with a sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service philosophy to join our team as the Assistant Director.  As part of the management team, the Assistant Director will assist in the overall administration of the library, oversee day-to-day operations, and help implement programs and services that meet the needs of the community.

Duties include hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating public service staff; collaborating with professional library staff to manage budgets and projects; reviewing and recommending policies and operational procedures; representing the library at community events, meetings, and conferences.

The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, have an understanding and love of technology, and be a skilled leader with a proven track record of motivating and developing staff.  An MLS from an ALA accredited library school, a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience, and budgetary and supervisory experience required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits include: health insurance, paid time off, and IMRF.

The Westmont Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to Julia Coen at jcoen [at] westmontlibrary [dot] org.

Portland Cement Association in Skokie, IL currently has a paid Library Internship opportunity available. The intern will assist the Librarian with a wide variety of tasks. Job duties include cataloging, processing new materials and interlibrary loans, and scanning documents. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge of OCLC cataloging and bibliographic data. Must have great computer skills with a high level of accuracy, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently, and perform medium duty lifting. Current enrollment in a Library Technical Assistant or MLS program is preferred.

If you are interested, please submit your resume to interns [at] cement [dot] org or call 847-972-9174.

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading the knowledge sharing and management program and facilitating the work of the Knowledge Management team, ensuring the capture, collation, and synthesis of knowledge for dissemination.  Ensure consistent, mission-aligned, audience-centered knowledge access and dissemination across the organization and beyond, positioning the Arboretum as the leading center of tree expertise.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree required, preferably in education technology or information science.  Interest in arboriculture and horticulture knowledge a plus.  5+ years experience required.  3+ years supervisory experience preferred.  Effective facilitation, writing, and public speaking skills required.  Proficiency with information database systems and digital delivery channels. 

Success Factors:

Innovative and confident individual.  Ability to lead interdepartmental teams and relate effectively with people of various backgrounds and ages.  Ability to meet deadlines and keep projects moving forward.  Ability to be proactive in planning and communicating clearly under pressure.   

Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Requires some physical activity:  limited lifting and carrying (up to 30 lbs.), walking over uneven terrain, and some local and national travel.

• Work Environment: Work is performed mostly indoors.
• Equipment: General office equipment.

If interested, please forward cover letter, resume or application, and salary requirements, to The Morton Arboretum, Human Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532-1293, or email to: jobs [at] mortonarb [dot] org.

The Morton Arboretum is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

The Indian Prairie Public Library is seeking a part-time Interlibrary Loan Page.  If you love working with people consider joining our team.  Job duties include retrieve items on daily list from the shelves, check in the RAILS van delivery, assist with regular check in and rough sort, sort and route RAILS delivery, and check shelves for claim returns. 

The library is looking for people with enthusiasm and ideas.  We offer a dynamic, engaging team environment that values initiative and each individual.  Applicants must have a commitment to excellent customer service, a friendly manner and a sense of humor.  Other requirements include:

• Ability to arrange in alphabetical and numerical order (test required). 
• Ability to learn check-in procedures.
• Must be able to accurately retrieve items from the shelves, check in, trap holds and route to the appropriate destination. 
• Ability to move loaded book carts and bins and to lift and shelve library materials.
• Practical knowledge of computers.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and staff in English, both oral and written. 
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

The Shorewood-Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time page position.  The position will be approximately 10 hours a week.  The position consists of:  1) sorting materials alphabetically and by the Dewey Decimal System, 2) re-shelving item in a timely and accurate manner, 3) gathering items from outside/inside book drops, and 4)other duties as assigned

Candidates must be able to multi-task.  The job requires standing for long stretches of time.  The successful candidate will be able to push carts weighing up to 75 pounds.

The successful candidate will be able to work nights, and weekends.   Necessary qualifications include: 1) an attention to detail, and 2) a great sense of humor!  Persons currently enrolled in high school will be considered; must be at least 16 years of age.  The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The salary for the position is $8.60 an hour. 

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to jmills [at] shorewoodtroylibrary [dot] orgor stop by the library at 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood, IL   60404 to fill out an application.  No telephone inquiries please.

The Stickney-Forest View Public Library District is seeking a tech-savvy, service-oriented, and self-directed librarian to join our Popular Services team.

We are expanding our community outreach and require an enthusiastic and outgoing librarian to provide instruction on a number of topics, especially basic computer use, as well as other types of outreach to our patrons.  Bilingual Spanish applicants are highly desired for this position. Duties also include working at the Popular Services desk to provide reference and readers' advisory services to adults and teens, as well as individual and group computer and technology instruction. Other duties include assisting with other Popular Services functions, such as collection development, programming/organizing events, promoting Library resources, and providing a wide variety of other services to the community.  Hours will include some evenings and Saturdays.

Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science (will consider an MLS student close to completion of degree).  Public library experience and instruction experience preferred but not required. 

Other highly desirable skills include:

• Spanish language fluency
• Advanced knowledge of navigating and searching on the Internet
• Strong knowledge of print, non-print, and electronic resources and services
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, PCs
• Experience with Integrated Library Systems

Applications will be accepted until June 6th, 2014.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and 3 references via email. No phone calls please.

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for a variety of technology classes, as well as filming and editing material for broadcast on our local cable channel. In addition, the position will be responsible for reference desk hours and related duties. Requirements include: MLS from ALA accredited library school, teaching or training experience, extensive experience in the use of PC and MAC operating systems and programs, video production experience, excellent written and oral communication skills. The most qualified applicants will have a passion for public library service. Send cover letter and resume.

Are you eager to help patrons of all ages discover more about the library and its services? Do you love finding answers and matching the right book to every reader? Are you the go-to person for technology solutions?

If so, come work at a library that gives you a chance to try out new things and let your creative side shine! The Franklin Park Public Library District is seeking two resourceful, tech-savvy and customer-oriented people to fill our two part-time Information & Digital Services Assistant positions.

As an Information & Digital Services Assistant, you will have the opportunity to take on a variety of tasks and projects as a part of our Information & Digital Services team, which serves patrons of all ages, in person and online. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) providing reference, reader's advisory, and technology assistance at our Information Desk, teaching technology tutorials to small groups, and performing collection development. Ideally, you will be flexible, self-motivated, work well with others, and have a sense of humor. An interest in library technology trends and website development is a plus.

Requirements:

A high school diploma is required. Some college and/or customer service experience is preferred.

To apply:

Email your cover letter and resume to hiring [at] fppld [dot] org.

The Joliet Public Library has a part-time position open for a Circulation Page at the Black Road Branch location.  This is a 16 hours per week position and includes a mixture of days, nights and weekends.  The starting pay is $8.25 per hour.  This position is responsible to sort, shelves, locates and retrieves library materials for staff and patrons.

Qualifications: High school education or equivalent. Have strong computer and technology skills.  Ability to arrange items in alphabetical and numerical order.  Ability to relate to library patrons of all ages in a positive, patient, and effective manner. 

Bi-lingual preferred but not required. 

Send cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Human Resources Department

Business Office

Joliet Public Library

150 N. Ottawa St.

Joliet, IL 60432-4192

Or e-mail dpanos [at] jolietlibrary [dot] org

The primary function is reference, with some collection development and programming responsibilities.

Requirements: MLS or actively seeking MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Proficiency in MS Office products and current library technology. 

The Carol Stream Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Come join a friendly, small neighborhood library in a beautiful building! The successful candidate will be age 18 or older, a high school graduate (or equivalent). Excellent opportunity to gain library experience. The applicant must enjoying working with the public, be a team player with communication skills, common sense and computer skills. Library experience or experience with office equipment a plus. McCook, Illinois is near Lyons and Brookfield.

Schedule:

Sundays- 8:30am-4:30pm (June-August),9:30am-5:30pm (Sept-May);

Mondays- 2:30pm-10:30pm ;

Tuesdays- 2:30pm-10:30pm ;

Wednesdays- 10:00am-6:00pm ;

Saturdays- 9:30am-5:30pm

Duties will include but are not limited to: meeting room setup, regular cleaning of the Library and grounds, transport of heavy materials (such as furniture, books, supplies, and equipment), trash disposal, snow and ice control/removal, and building monitoring.

Handyman skills are desirable. Responsible for performing light mechanical, basic electric, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.

Must be able to use and operate maintenance tools and equipment.

Be able to consistently lift 50-75 pounds.

To apply, you may request and submit an application at the Library’s Circulation desk; email a resume (using Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to jobs [at] bataviapubliclibrary [dot] org or download the application on our website, www.bataviapubliclibrary.org, and send it via email or mail.

The Oak Brook Public Library is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join its staff. As a Circulation Assistant, you will work closely with the entire Library staff to serve library patrons. The position is part-time, non-exempt and intended to coincide with an individual’s study in the field of library science or related field. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Represent the Library in a positive fashion to all visitors and guests. Provide assistance at the front desk which will include checking materials in and out, answering phones, issuing library cards and other Circulation Department duties as assigned. Position requires excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, have a valid Illinois Driver’s License, able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.  Must be able to operate a computer, copy machine, fax machine, etc. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Wide flexibility of movement is required including standing, bending, and lifting. Pushing a book cart of fifty pounds is also required. Excellent computer skills are desired.

WORK SCHEDULE/BENEFITS: 

This is a 12 to 18 hours per week position (the hours may vary), with at least one evening a week and participation in a weekend rotation.  This is a non-IMRF (pension) position with limited benefit earning potential. Starting salary is $11.46 per hour.

SELECTION:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.

Provides basic circulation services and cataloging functions including charging and discharging materials, registering users, maintaining circulation records, routing inter-campus requests, communicating through online chat, provide circulation system and procedural training for staff, assisting with equipment usage, and performing departmental opening and closing procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Two years relevant work experience in an educational or customer service, business-related field required.

Proficiency with computer applications, data input, and Microsoft Office software suite.

Strong public service orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work without direct supervision.

We’re looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team of Digital Literacy Specialists. Do you love working with kids? Are you passionate about technology, learning, and bridging the digital divide? This position will plan and present technology related classes to all ages, mentor children in technology projects, provide technical assistance and oversee the Youth and Adult computer areas, focusing mainly on youth.

Requirements:

• Outgoing personality
• Teaching and/or coaching experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Apple computer systems
• Strength in digital media creation such as audio, images, and video
• Expertise with word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing software, including Microsoft  Office Suite
• Expertise with the Internet, including Web-based email and browsers
• Understanding of basic hardware and software operating principles; ability to troubleshoot computer systems and isolate problems
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to frequently use a computer
• Clear oral and written communication skills with people of all ages
• Training skills with people of all ages
• Experience in use of computers, software, electronic resources and Internet as related to libraries preferred
• Experience in a customer service environment preferred
• Interest in gaming (Minecraft, etc.)
• Interest in making (laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.)
• Familiarity with a foreign language is desirable

Duties:                  

• Assists patrons in the usage of various software packages, programs, computers, printers, scanners, etc.
• Troubleshoots minor problems with computer hardware, software, and peripherals
• Schedules appointments for use of public workstations
• Ensures that rules are consistently followed in the Computer Labs and maintains order
• Cleans and checks computers daily for general working order
• Sets up software programs for users, according to Library computer policy
• Reports any problem, computer or behavioral, to the Supervisor
• Reports technical problems to the IT staff
• Executes opening and closing procedures for all public computers
• Completes computer-related projects assigned by Supervisor
• Provides training for patrons in skills development, individually or in classes
• Keeps tally of computer statistics for monthly report                  
• May set up and operate AV equipment for library meetings and programs                            
• May serve as a contact to solve problems with copiers
• Maintains a current knowledge of the Library’s electronic resources including online products and links off the Library’s web page
• Other duties as assigned

Accountability:

• For customer-friendly public service
• For upkeep of public computer areas in the Adult Services Department

Physical Requirements:

• Nearly constant computer use
• Must be able to navigate the department to assist patrons
• Must be able to lift laptop computers and maneuver rolling carts

Please submit cover letter with resume via email preferred.

The Oak Brook Public Library is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, tech-savvy individual to join its staff. As a Reference Librarian, you will work closely with the entire Library staff to serve library patrons.  This position reports to the Head of Reference Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Represent the Library in a positive fashion to all visitors and guests. Provide reference assistance, collection development, instruct patrons in the use of computers, programming and other reference duties as assigned. Position requires excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS/MLIS from ALA-Accredited Institution, a valid Illinois Driver’s License, able to stand and walk for extended periods of time are required.  Must have knowledge of print and electronic sources; have excellent interpersonal and computer skills and a deep commitment to public service.   

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Wide flexibility of movement is required including standing, bending, and lifting. Pushing a book cart of fifty pounds is also required. Excellent computer skills are required.

WORK SCHEDULE/BENEFITS: 

This is a 16 to 18 hours per week position (the hours may vary), with at least one evening a week and participation in a weekend rotation.  This is a non-IMRF (pension) position with limited benefit earning potential. Starting salary is $21.60 per hour.

SELECTION:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.