Adult Services Librarian - Lead Programs & Reference

Naperville Public Library; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation accrual

Holidays

Sick accrual

Parental leave

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Naperville Public Library seeks an Adult Services Librarian to provide reference and Readers' Advisory services, assist with digital and print resources, and lead paraprofessional staff in Adult & Teen Services.

You will stay current with adult literature and technology, develop programs for adults, and promote library resources and services to patrons and the community. A Master’s in Library Science is required.

Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science degree (ALA accredited).
• Library experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and Readers' Advisory services to library customers.
• Lead paraprofessional staff in Adult & Teen Services.
• Promote library resources, programs, and services.
• Stay current with adult/teen literature and library trends.
• Assist customers with digital and print resources.
• Troubleshoot minor computer hardware/software problems.
• Conduct library tours and outreach activities.
• Coordinate exams proctoring for public.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Multicultural communication

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Library experience

Bilingual proficiency a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Database applications

Job description

The Naperville Public Library seeks an Adult Services Librarian to provide reference and Readers' Advisory services, assist with digital and print resources, and lead paraprofessional staff in Adult & Teen Services.

You will stay current with adult literature and technology, develop programs for adults, and promote library resources and services to patrons and the community. A Master’s in Library Science is required.