Adult Services Librarian

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Bartlett, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

The Bartlett Public Library District is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Adult Services Librarian. The role covers reference and readers’ advisory, collection development, programming, and outreach to patrons and the community.

Requirements include an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and at least one year of public library experience. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, pension plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and life/AD&D insurance.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
• At least one year of experience in a public library setting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance for employee

Responsibilities

• Participate in the collection development process by maintaining budget, selecting, and weeding materials in assigned area
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory assistance and process interlibrary loan requests
• Provide instruction on the Library’s digital offerings and e-sources to patrons and staff
• Plan and implement adult programs of interest to the community
• Create attractive and interesting displays and bibliographies
• Stay current regarding library technology and trends
• Develop and take part in outreach activities
• All other duties as assigned

Job description

Employment/FLSA Status:Full-time, non-exempt

Salary:$24.92-$26.78/hour

Hours:37.5 hours per week; days, nights, and every third weekend

Posting Date:8/19/2026

Position Description:

The Bartlett Public Library District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Adult Services Librarian. The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for reference and readers’ advisory, collection development, programming, and outreach to patrons and the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the collection development process by maintaining budget, selecting, and weeding materials in assigned area.
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory assistance and process interlibrary loan requests
• Provide instruction on the Library’s digital offerings and e-sources to patrons and staff
• Plan and implement adult programs of interest to the community
• Create attractive and interesting displays and bibliographies
• Stay current regarding library technology and trends
• Develop and take part in outreach activities
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
• At least one (1) year of experience in a public library setting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance for employee

Bartlett Public Library District, DuPage County

Hours

37.5 hours per week; days, nights, and every third weekend