Adult Collections Curator & Reader Engagement Librarian

Illinois; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

IMRF pension program

Paid time off

Other related benefits

Job summary

Glenview Public Library in Glenview, IL, is seeking a proactive part-time Adult Collections Librarian. This role combines collection development with engaging promotion of adult fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources, with social media involvement and creative displays.

The position averages 22.5 hours per week, with a schedule including Monday/Tuesday/Thursday daytime shifts and Friday mornings, plus rotating weekend hours.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• An MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is preferred; candidates anticipating graduation within one year will be considered.
• A Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field may be considered with relevant professional Library experience.
• Candidates without a Master’s degree must have at least five years of progressively responsible Library experience serving adults or working in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, and maintain adult collections using community insight, publishing knowledge, and data.
• Influence collection-focused social media posts, reels, website content, and newsletter contributions in collaboration with colleagues.
• Develop inviting displays, reading lists, and other promotions that increase collection discovery and use.
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory service at our public service desks, helping patrons find materials and resources that match their interests and needs.
• Promote digital collections, databases, and other resources that support learning and exploration.
• Collaborate across departments to connect collection promotion with library services and strategic goals.

Skills

Social media familiarity

Content creation

Patron service & readers’ advisory

Project management

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Master’s in Education/Instructional Technology or related field

5+ years library experience without master’s degree

Job description

Glenview Public Library in Glenview, IL, is seeking a proactive part-time Adult Collections Librarian. This role combines collection development with engaging promotion of adult fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources, with social media involvement and creative displays.

The position averages 22.5 hours per week, with a schedule including Monday/Tuesday/Thursday daytime shifts and Friday mornings, plus rotating weekend hours.