Library Jobs

Position: Library Director - Galesburg

2011-01-31T13:47:20-06:00

The Galesburg Public Library is seeking a dynamic new director as Pam Van Kirk prepares to retire.

Do you have the leadership skills to facilitate change and creatively market the programs and services of a medium-sized public library in a culturally rich community of 31,000? Are you inspired by collaboration, community involvement and library advocacy? Do you seek to dispel the stereotype of a shy, quiet librarian by building positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media and others? The right candidate must have strong organizational skills and a vision for the future of library service. The right candidate must also be resourceful, a skilled communicator and a good listener. Construction of a new library is in the works.

Visit http://www.galesburglibrary.org/jobs.html for a complete job
description and information on applying.

Position: Public Library Consultant - Iowa

2011-01-31T12:47:08-06:00

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is seeking candidates for the position of Public Library Consultant. For more information and to apply please click here.

Director of Adult Services - Urbana Free Library

2011-01-27T15:43:16-06:00

Make a difference. Director of Adult Services. The Urbana Free (public) Library. Diverse University community. Strong partnership with top-ranked library school. Opportunity for innovation, change, and advancement.

For more information click here.

Application Deadline Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director

2010-08-03T09:51:09-05:00

The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director to develop, plan, promote, administer, and evaluate the operation of the sub-regional Talking Book Center.

Responsibilities include the ability to

Plan, direct, and supervise all activities for management of library service for the blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped and learning disabled residents of the Talking Book Center service area.

Develop, manage, control, and evaluate the Talking Book Center's annual budget and plan of service; prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or other reports as required by the Illinois State Library and the Alliance Library System, plus other reports and surveys as required by the National Library Service.

Maintain a positive working relationship with the Alliance Library System, its members, Illinois Talking Book Centers, and National Agencies; serve as a member of the Management Team.

Other duties as assigned.

The ideal applicant would possess the following:

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program required; five to seven years library experience in a professional position, five to seven years management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience.

Broad understanding of the multi-type library structure; broad understanding of local, state, and national library trends.

Ability to plan, delegate, supervise, and lead personnel in a manner which will gain respect.

Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas, concepts, and policies both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures.

Ability to obtain a valid Illinois driver's license and have a minimum of one year driving experience.

The salary range for this position is $59,000-74,000 per year. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and experience. Alliance Library System offers the following benefits:
7 ½ hour work day
Health, dental and vision insurance
13 paid holidays
25 paid vacation days
2 paid personal days
12 paid sick days
Participation in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Participation in pre-tax retirement savings plans
Funding for the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center is based on Federal and State monies. These positions have only been funded through spring 2011.

Please send resume, letter of application and three references to:

Via Mail
Morgan Cadwalader
Human Resources Administrator
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611

Via Email
Morgan Cadwalader: mcadwalader@alliancelibrarysystem.com

Via Fax
Morgan Cadwalader: 309.694.9230

All applications are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2010.

Library Page Substitute

2010-07-27T11:18:34-05:00

The Champaign Public Library has an immediate opening for a Library page Substitute.

DEPARTMENT: Circulation Services

STARTING SALARY:    $8.25 per hour

HOURS:    10-19 hours per week; days, evenings, and weekends

DUTIES:     Shelving and sorting library materials and assisting with check-in and inventory control of library collection.

                A SHELVING TEST IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE GIVEN AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS:    •    Age 16 or above
    •    Two years of high school

APPLICATIONS:        Apply online at www.champaign.org

DEADLINE:    Tuesday, August 3, 2010, by 5:00 p.m.

The Champaign Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider

Application Deadline Extended to Monday, August 16, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

2010-07-14T11:29:48-05:00

POSITION AVAILABLE: The Urbana Free Library. Director of Children's Services, full-time. Salary range $50,948 - $66,230. Generous benefits. Application form, job description, and requirements available at
http://www.urbanafreelibrary.org

School Liaison Orland Park Library

2010-06-24T09:35:34-05:00

The Orland Park Public Library is a seeking a creative, motivated and team-oriented professional to assist in creating, developing and implementing outreach services to local schools. This full-time position allows the applicant the opportunity to work in a large facility with experienced and dedicated staff providing excellent reference and innovative programming to patrons. Responsibilities include serving as the representative of the library at school and community activities, serving as school contact person, promoting the public library to educators and students and providing reference, reader’s advisory service and programming to children and teens. Applicant must demonstrate enthusiastic commitment to youth services, have a comprehensive knowledge of library service to children and teens, and a vast knowledge of children’s and teen literature.

Qualifications
•    A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited school.
•    Minimum one year public or school library experience.
•    Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
•    Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the library’s policy for driving on library business

Starting Salary: $32,550 plus benefits

Send a letter of application, resume and three professional references to Mary G. Adamowski, Head of Youth Services, Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, 60462. Electronic submissions should be sent to the following email: madamowski@orlandparklibrary.org. Submissions must be received by Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Head of Technical Services Orland Park Public Library

2010-06-24T09:33:19-05:00

Orland Park Library is seeking an innovative, technical, and service-oriented professional responsible for the acquisitions, cataloging and processing of materials. This full-time position gives the applicant the opportunity to work in a spacious facility with a large collection of materials including eReaders, eBooks, downloadable materials and more.

Responsibilities
•    Managing the work flow of a busy department including selection, acquisitions, and cataloging.
•    Participating in the management team
•    Compiling and reporting of library-wide statistics
•    Performing original cataloging
•    Working with a large online catalog consortium

Qualifications
•    A Masters in Library Science degree is required
•    Minimum two years of library experience
•    Two years experience in a supervisory role
•    Knowledge of electronic resources related to cataloging, acquisitions, processing and data entry.
•    A broad knowledge of public library cataloging principles, practices and technology including MARC required; with knowledge of OCLC cataloging software desirable.

Position full-time, including evenings and weekends. Starting salary $44,000 plus benefits.

Send letter of application, resume and three references to Mary K. Weimar, Library Director, Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462. Electronic submissions should be sent to the following email: mweimar@orlandparklibrary.org. Submissions must be received by 5:00 P.M. July 31, 2010.

Director of Children's Services

2010-06-23T13:19:04-05:00

The Urbana Free Library. Director of Children's Services, full-time. Salary range $50,948 - $66,230. Generous benefits. Application form, job description, and requirements available at
http://www.urbanafreelibrary.org

LTA Technology Assistant - Search Extended

2010-05-27T16:15:04-05:00

STARTING SALARY:    $18.89 per hour; excellent benefits

HOURS:    Full-time, days, evenings and weekends

DUTIES:    Support of 200 public and staff computers and network; support of automated checkout system; troubleshooting and assistance to users.

QUALIFICATIONS:     Two years of college. Three years experience with Windows servers and systems, hardware and software. Experience giving technical support in a service oriented environment preferred.

APPLICATIONS:    To apply, visit the library’s Jobs link at www.champaign.org

DEADLINE:    Friday, June 4, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.

     The Champaign Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.