Circulation Assistant I

(Part time) Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Illinois seeks a front line customer service oriented employee to work at the main check-out service desk with library patrons of all ages. North Aurora is a community of 15,893 people. North Aurora, Illinois is a fast-growing suburb 35 miles west of Chicago located in Kane County along the Fox River. The library is a member of the Dupage Library System (DLS) and a member of the DLS MAGIC Consortium (SIRSI Dynix / Symphony E-Library Workflows Interface).

Hours: 15 hours per week (non-exempt position) including evenings, daytimes, and weekends. Additional hours are possible due to staff vacations, illness, and leaves of absence. You must be available all hours the library is open including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Salary: $9.50 per hour.
Benefits: Up to 39 hours of paid time off prorated after the first full year of employment.

Job Summary: This position requires exceptional customer service skills. As a circulation assistant you will be one of the first points of customer contact as they enter the library. In a courteous and friendly manner, you will assist diverse customers issuing and receiving library materials. You will inform customers by phone and in-person of the many services the library provides; assist in locating books and publications; issue library cards; assist customers with various office machines; process reserves; shelving materials; and various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. LTA Certificate or 2 year associates degree is preferred. Six months of public library experience is preferred in order to gain public contact experience and the knowledge of the circulation system, general office/library procedures, practices and computer terminal use. Any combination of education, training and experience, which produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be accepted.

Skills and Abilities: Keyboard accuracy is important; MSOffice, Internet, and computer skills; knowledge of basic principles and practices of library science, technology, and management. Basic Mathematic skills used in handling money transactions. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, speak and hear, push/pull carts, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

To Apply: Applications are available at the circulation desk during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications must be completed and then mailed, emailed, or dropped off c/o: Shelly Hamlin Rodrick Head of Circulation Services, Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, Illinois 60542. No phone calls regarding this position please.

Filing Period: Applications may be accepted until final selection is made.

The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Illinois is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer.

Library Assistant/Bookstore Clerk

(Part time) Northwestern College, Naperville Campus.

As Chicago's first private business college, they provide a solid, career-focused education in some of the fastest-growing professions. Supportive faculty and staff dedicate their skills and work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of the students.

The resourceful individual who would find satisfaction helping students achieve their goals of securing a quality education will find a great opportunity at Northwestern College. In this role, your work will allow you to:

• Provide general circulation, reference, and user instruction.
• Maintain the bookstore, its inventory, and perform various accounting tasks.

Requirements include:

• Library technical assistant certificate.
• One year of library experience using library technology preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.

Starting rate: $10.26 per hour.

Northwestern College fosters a work environment where innovation, service, excellence, and teamwork are a part of everyday life. We encourage you to share with us your expertise. Email (hr@nc.edu) or fax (773/326-0957) resumes, and please include “LA/BC” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Head of Technical Services and Automation

(Full time) Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Head of Technical Services and Automation for Messenger Public Library of North Aurora. Under the direct supervision and in consultation with the library administrator, will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the technical services department and computer operations of the library. Work involves providing supervision and management of the department. Supervises up to 4 staff members.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the library’s technical services department. This includes the acquisitions and cataloging of library materials. Familiarity with MARC cataloging and copy cataloging.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the automation/technology services infrastructure of the library. All library computer network operations and the coordination and management of the library automation system operations with the DuPage Library System MAGIC Consortium.
• Provide training, guidance, leadership, and supervision to a staff of four.
• Providing technology support services for library staff and patrons. Coordinating with the library administrator and management team the implementation of the library’s long range technology plan.
• Manager/supervisor in-charge of facilities and staff one evening per week (Thursdays) and one weekend per month.
• Keeping current with developments in the profession through reading and networking with colleagues to assist the library administrator and library management team in planning and implementing new technologies information services and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Prefer MLS from an ALA accredited library school. Minimum preference is a four year college degree or an LTA certificate with computer networking/hardware/software experience working in a library environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Management and budget skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader.
• Comfortable working with new technologies and innovations in a constantly evolving environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

To Apply:

• Please email resume and cover letter as a Word document to jobs@libraryassociates.com.
• List the position title as the subject line of your email.
• Indicate where you saw the posting.

LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity in the workforce.

Circulation Assistant II

(Part time) Naperville Public Library, named the number 1 public library ten times by HAPLR (Hennen American Public Library Ratings), a 5 star rated library, and a 2009 winner of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," is seeking a Circulation Assistant II for the Nichols facility. Position is 20 hours per week and the pay rate is $13.36 per hour.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Naperville Public Library website and read the job description and review the work schedule. The following items should accompany a completed employment application: cover letter, resume, copy of highest level of education (transcripts or diploma), along with three professional referral contacts to:
Human Resources Department
2035 South Naper Boulevard
Naperville, IL 60565
Fax: 630/637-2237

Closing date is November 5, 2009.

Library Director

(Full time) Carbondale Public Library, IL

Salary range: $45,000 to $55,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.

Start date: March 1, 2010.

Minimum requirements: ALA accredited MLS degree; at least 5 years of progressively responsible library experience, of which 3 years must be in an administrative and management capacity; experience in developing and managing a budget.

Preferred requirements: Strong personnel management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, management experience in a public library working collaboratively with local government groups, grant-writing experience, ability to work well with a diverse community, an interest in and understanding of emerging technologies in the information field.

Send letter, resume, and 3 references to: Search Committee, Carbondale Public Library, 405 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901-2995.

Applications accepted until November 20, 2009, or until position filled.

Carbondale Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LIS Online Career Fair

Are you a new library school graduate - or mid-career and looking for a change? Are you wondering how to improve your career skills or ready to try a certificate program? Looking to refresh your resume? You are invited to join the first annual LIS (Library and Information Science) Online Career Fair for an exciting day of learning how to start or to rejuvenate your library career in tough times. You will have your choice of a variety of informational and interactive programs which will assist you with your career.

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Rachel Singer Gordon is the webmaster of LISjobs.com, the largest library career site and job database, and is the consulting editor at Information Today Inc., Books Division. Rachel’s talk, “Career Building in a Down Economy,” will help librarians focus on what they can do to keep themselves moving forward professionally in a down economy. While professional literature discusses what librarians can do to help their communities and patrons, it does not give much information as to what librarians can do to help themselves. Rachel will address the ways in which the economy affects librarians professionally, how to control reactions and frustration, how to deal proactively with current events, and how to move forward effectively in tough economic times.

Other Speakers: Tom Peters, TAP Information Services; Christi Confetti Higgins, Sun Microsystems; Cindy Hill, Hill Information Consulting; Morgan Cadwalader, Alliance Library System; Kitty Pope, Alliance Library System; Marianne Steadley, University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

Visit the LIS Career Fair website for further information.

Registration Fees: The cost of the one day online event is $29 for graduate library students, $39 for librarians, and $79 for groups.

Sponsors: Alliance Library System and TAP Information Services. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tom Peters (or call 816/616-6746).

Outreach and Community Relations Coordinator

(Part time) Hinsdale Public Library seeks a creative and experienced community relations expert to promote the library and its activities throughout the village. This position reports to the executive director.

Half time flexible position with some evenings and weekends required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to create effective promotional pieces using Microsoft Adobe InDesign, Constant Contact, and PageMaker publishing applications. This person will create and manage the library’s print and electronic newsletters content and distribution. This position also updates and maintains the library’s social networking sites and works closely with the management team to publicize and promote adult and youth programming, and takes a lead role in ensuring that the library is an active participant in village wide events.

1 to 3 years experience in communications with background in internal/external communications (media relations, public relations, publications). Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Salary: $20,000.

Contact: Resume, cover letter, and three professional references may be sent to:
Nancy Marvan, Office Manager
20 East Maple Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
630/986-1976
Email: nmarvan@hinsdalelibrary.info
Fax: 630/986-9654
No phone calls please.
Open until filled.

Cataloger

(Full time) Triton College, River Grove, IL

Qualifications: Associate degree in library technology. Prefer formal coursework in cataloging and classification. Prefer two years experience using Anglo-American cataloging rules, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, and OCLC online cataloging.

To view full position description and apply online, go to the Triton College website and select the "classified" tab.

Youth Services Librarian/School Liaison

(Full time) Lake Villa District Library.

Energetic, innovative, and creative individual needed for position in active and hard-working library. Position spearheads an arsenal of outreach services to area schools. Responsibilities also include customer service through reference and readers' advisory; planning, promoting, and conducting programming for all ages; collection selection and maintenance; and all those "other" duties. Ideal candidate will have experience in these areas as well as communication and computer skills (library catalog, databases, Microsoft, and Internet). Also: has a great sense of humor, plays well with other departments, and can contribute vision and flexibility to the staff.

Requirements: MLS/MLIS from ALA accredited program. Schedule includes evening and weekend hours. Access to transportation.

Submission Process: Please print and complete the standard application form from the Lake Villa District Library website. Applications, cover letter, and resumes should be addressed to Kerry Reed, Head of Youth Services, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046. Email applications will not be accepted.

Deadline is October 30, 2009.

Public Library Director

(Full time) The Lake Bluff Public Library seeks a dynamic, outgoing, and creative leader who can promote the library's mission through innovation, collaboration, and team management in a vibrant, highly educated community.

Lake Bluff, Illinois, population 6000, is located 35 miles north of downtown Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan. The library occupies 12,400 square feet in a shared facility with a museum. With a staff of 9.4 full time equivalents, the library's current budget is $850,000. Visit the Lake Bluff Public Library website and the Village of Lake Bluff website.

Minimum Qualifications: MLS from ALA accredited library education program plus 5 years professional library experience with demonstrated expertise in budgeting, planning, and supervision. Strong fiscal management and excellent public relations skills. Ability to work effectively with the village and other organizations in a politically savvy environment.

Salary: Minimum $70,000, depending on qualifications.

Send cover letter and resume, preferably by email, by November 8, 2009 to Miriam Pollack at Miriam Pollack & Associates, 1066 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.