Adult Services Librarian

Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

West Chicago Public Library District is seeking an Adult Services Librarian to perform advanced library services, including reference support, collection maintenance, and programming for adults. The role involves outreach to community partners, grant seeking, and participating in professional development.

The position requires a Master’s in library science and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with evening and weekend work expected as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• MLS from an American Library Association accredited library school.
• Library experience preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism in patron interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services at the reference desk using print and electronic mediums.
• Perform collection maintenance including evaluation, selection, and weeding.
• Create and conduct programming for adult patrons and oversee its completion.
• Engage in outreach and seek partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
• Seek and participate in grants and professional development opportunities.
• Attend meetings and contribute to library programs and social media presence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Tools

MS Office

Internet applications

e-reading devices

Mobile apps

Job description

This is a professional Library position. The Adult Services Librarian performs advanced and complex Library services in conjunction with selection, maintenance, reference, and circulation of library materials to meet the needs of the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide reference services i.e. staff the reference desk and answer questions using a variety of print and electronic mediums, provide assistance with computer and electronic devices, perform reader’s advisory, provide instruction for searching the online catalog, subscription databases, and the Internet, locating materials, and placing interlibrary loan requests.
• Perform collection maintenance including materials evaluation, selection, and weeding.
• Create and conduct programming or procure performers for adult library programming both on and off-site and oversee its completion.
• Perform outreach and actively seek partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses within the community.
• Seek and write grants.
• Seek and participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Attend consortium and system meetings and events.
• Participate in the library’s adult social media presence.
• Work with the Adult Services Manager and the IT Librarian to maintain the adult portion of the library’s web site, which may include creating, posting, or deleting information
• Create informational, promotional, and marketing materials or displays for external and internal use.
• Produce, maintain, and evaluate statistics as required or requested.
• May Serve as person in charge (PIC) of department in absence of the manager or the library in absence of the managers.
• Enforce Library policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and the ability to lift/move books up to 40 pounds and full library carts
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingand exchange accurate information with staff and library patrons
• Requires ability to operate basic office machinery effectively and efficiently (computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, paper cutter, laminating machine, microfilm/fiche readers, smart TVs, media projectors, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association Accredited Library School.

Experience: Library experience preferred

Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism to create positive interaction with patrons, staff, and others.

Knowledge of office productivity software (MS Office or similar), basic Internet applications, e-reading devices, and mobile apps.

Ability and willingness to learn new and emerging technologies as requested or needed.

Ability to communicate in Spanish both verbally and in writing is preferred.

JOB SETTING/ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and outdoor conditions apply.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Must be flexible and patient.
• Working evenings and weekends is expected.

BENEFITS:

• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

West Chicago Public Library District
118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago , IL 60185

West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County

Hours

36 hours per week, non-exempt, includes evenings and weekends.

$25.75-$31.00 depending on qualifications and experience.