Adult Services Librarian: Outreach, Programs & Tech Help

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadview Public Library District in Cook County seeks a Librarian to support reference services, manage public programs, and supervise help desk activities. The role emphasizes professional judgment, policy understanding, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating outreach, assisting with marketing, planning events, and maintaining the library’s digital resources. Requires MLIS or near completion, notary training, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reference assistance to students and adults using library databases.
• Ability to interpret library policy and communicate it to patrons.
• Strong communication and professional judgement in a government library setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference support to students and adults using academic and business databases.
• Explain library policy in a professional manner to patrons and the community.
• Act as the Help Desk point-person when managers are not on site.
• Assist patrons with printing, copying, faxing, and scanning; support remote printing.
• Perform notary duties as needed.
• Coordinate outreach and marketing for Public Services staff.
• Plan events and create promotional materials for library programs.

Skills

Reference services

Notary knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Education

MLIS or equivalent Master’s degree

Job description

Broadview Public Library District in Cook County seeks a Librarian to support reference services, manage public programs, and supervise help desk activities. The role emphasizes professional judgment, policy understanding, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating outreach, assisting with marketing, planning events, and maintaining the library’s digital resources. Requires MLIS or near completion, notary training, and strong communication skills.