Adult Collections Librarian (Part-Time, Average of 22.5 hours per week position)

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

Job summary

Glenview Public Library in Illinois is seeking a proactive, creative, service-focused part-time Adult Collections Librarian who will manage adult fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources while promoting the collection to the community.

You will engage with social media, create compelling content, and develop displays and reading lists to drive discovery. This role combines collection development with public service and cross-department collaboration.

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 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

Enthusiasm for adult fiction and nonfic

Social media familiarity

Strong communication

Creativity

Project management

Collaborative work

Technology comfort

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Master's in Education/Instructional Technology or related field

5+ years adult library experience (if no Master’s)

Job description

Do you love adult books and helping readers discover their next great read?

Are you excited about turning book recommendations into engaging social media posts, reels, displays, and reading lists?

Would you enjoy shaping a collection and finding creative ways to get it into readers' hands?

Glenview Public Library is seeking a proactive, creative, service-focused part-time Adult Collections Librarian who is enthusiastic about books and collection promotion. In this role, you will combine collection development expertise with engaging promotion to connect our community with adult fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources.

We're looking for someone who engages with social media, brings fresh ideas, and enjoys creating content that sparks curiosity and encourages borrowing. Whether spotlighting an overlooked title, sharing a timely reading recommendation, or introducing an online resource, you'll help patrons discover more of what the library offers.

This is a part-time, average of 22.5 hours per week position.

Work Schedule

• Mondays 1:00pm to 9:00pm
• Tuesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm
• Thursdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm
• Fridays 9:00am to 1:00pm
• With a four-week rotation for weekends.
  • Weekend rotation hours are:
    • Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
    • Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

The pay range for this role is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, IMRF pension program, paid time off, as well as other relatedbenefits. Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employee-paid through payroll deduction.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

You'll bring:

• Enthusiasm for adult fiction and nonfiction, curiosity about publishing trends, and a desire to share books with others.
• Familiarity with social media and an interest in creating engaging collection-focused content.
• Strong communication skills and a welcoming, relationship-focused approach to patron service.
• Creativity, initiative, and the ability to manage projects and work collaboratively.
• Comfort using technology and a commitment to continued learning.

Education/Experience/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.

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road
Glenview
Glenview Public Library , IL 60025

This is a part-time, average of 22.5 hours per week position. The work schedule is:

The work schedule for this position is: Mondays 1:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm Thursdays 1:00pm to 5:0pm Fridays 9:00am to 1:0pm With a four-week rotation for weekends. Weekend rotation hours are Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm And Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm