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

Glenview Public Library; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension program

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Glenview Public Library in Glenview, IL is seeking a part-time Adult Collections Librarian who loves books and helping readers discover their next great read. The role combines collection development with engaging promotion of adult fiction, nonfiction, and digital resources.

You will engage with social media, create content, and develop displays and reading lists to increase discovery. This is a part-time position averaging 22.5 hours per week, with evening and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MLIS preferred; candidates graduating within 1 year considered.
• Master's in Education, Instructional Technology, or related field may be considered with relevant library experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible library experience for those without a master's.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, and maintain adult collections using community insight and data.
• Influence collection-focused social media posts, reels, website content, and newsletters.
• Develop inviting displays, reading lists, and other promotions that increase collection discovery and use.
• Provide reference and readers' advisory service at public service desks.
• Promote digital collections, databases, and other resources.
• Collaborate across departments to connect collection promotion with library services.

Skills

Adult collections

Social media

Communication skills

Creativity

Project management

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLIS preferred

Master's in Education/Instructional Tech considered

Job description

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.

The work schedule for this position is:

• 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 related benefits. 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.