Popular Materials Bilingual Librarian/Programmer

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poplar Creek Public Library is searching for a friendly, bilingual English/Spanish candidate to assume the role of Popular Materials Bilingual Librarian/Programmer. This position focuses on engaging the Spanish speaking community through programming, collection development, and providing assistance with library resources. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan, vacation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Benefits

Generous group health plan

Paid vacation

Sick and holiday time

Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Qualifications

• MLS degree or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in writing & speaking required.
• Minimum 2-years library experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with readers' advisory and library resources.
• Provide programs for the Spanish speaking community.
• Collaborate with staff in the Community Engagement Department.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer Service

Community Engagement

Education

Masters of Library and Information Science

Job description

Do you enjoy engagement with the public, specifically in the areas of services to Spanish speaking patrons? Do you enjoy planning programs & events and building relationships within the community? The Poplar Creek Public Library is seeking a friendly, customer-service oriented bilingual English/Spanish fluent candidate to serve as Popular Materials Bilingual Librarian/Programmer. This position includes assisting patrons with readers' advisory, research and assistance with library resources. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, providing programs of interest to the Spanish speaking community both inside and outside the library as well as Spanish language collection development. The candidate will work closely with other staff, including our Community Engagement Department, in a positive team environment.

Benefits: Includes generous group health plan, paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Qualifications: Masters of Library and Information Science degree or MLS equivalent from an accredited library school required. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in writing & speaking required.

Experience: Minimum of 2-years library experience desired. Experience with programming, collection development and readers' advisory preferred.

Poplar Creek Public Library District, Cook County

Hours

37.50 hours per week: Hours TBD but includes one evening shift and weekend rotation.