Teen Focused Librarian

The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking an energetic, creative and innovative librarian to fill a full time Librarian position in the Adult & Teen Services Department at our Romeoville Branch Library. This position equals 40 hours per week.

The selected candidate will be expected to provide library services of interest to adults and teens including but not limited to reference and readers advisory services, programs, outreach, collection development, and delivery of diverse information services during varied, and at times non-traditional work hours. Position reports directly to the Adult & Teen Services Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program. Applicants should have computer experience, including Internet and the use of online databases, and ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Knowledge of the Polaris Database is a plus. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Salary begins at $23.25 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.

The selected candidate will also undergo a 30 day probationary period, during which time they will be expected to demonstrate certain basic competencies that are considered a minimum requirement for carrying out the duties of this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Office via email to: jobs@whiteoaklibraries.org. Applications accepted until position is filled.