Adult Services Librarian (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a lifelong learner interested in developing your career as a librarian? Do you enjoy working with a variety of people and helping them find resources? Do you want to further your experience in Collection Development? If so, the Adult Services position at the Highland Park Library could be a perfect fit for you!

This role offers the unique opportunity to expand your collection development knowledge through professional review sources and community engagement. This role will also run programs and work at the reference desk providing an inclusive, friendly, and innovative environment. Our team values working collaboratively to connect patrons with the appropriate resources.

About the Library

The Highland Park Public Library's most valuable resource is our team. We recruit creative, enthusiastic, and caring individuals whose work will build relationships and enrich lives. We work to create and support an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our collections, our programs and services, and our community.

Position Summary

Job Location: This position is on site in Highland Park, IL

Hours : Part- time (20 hours per week). The hours include Monday evenings, and a rotating weekend (Saturday and Sunday) once per month.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.16 per hour based on education, previous work experience, and training

Benefits:

• 60 hours paid vacation per year
• 48 hours of paid sick time per year
• IMRF Retirement Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Support patrons on finding information and reader's services at a busy public desk
• Demonstrate, assist and instruct members in the use of information technologies and library equipment, such as the online catalog, online databases, Web resources, microform equipment, photocopiers, scanners, computers, tablets, e-readers, and related devices and with digital collections, downloading and streaming.
• Collection development and maintenance of assigned areas
• Participate in community collaborative and outreach activities. Serve as liaison to schools, business community, Park District, City of Highland Park, and other community organizations and agencies, as assigned.
• Program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Assist in the development and maintenance of department documents, forms and procedures and the intranet Site.
• Person-in-charge (PIC) duties including partnering with manager to open and close the library

Requirements:

• 1+ year librarian experience
• Experience at a public library a plus
• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability is desired
  • Knowledge of nonfiction and international collections
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the public
  • Experience with content management systems is desirable

Apply to: If you are looking for a part time librarian role where you can develop programs, expand collection developments, and assist patrons we would love to hear from you! Please submit both your resume and cover letter by clicking the apply button.

Highland Park Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.