Librarian, Adult Services Department Job at City of Elmhurst
Librarian, Adult Services Department (full time)
The Adult Services team at Elmhurst Public Library seeks an inspired, energetic librarian to join our creative, resourceful team. The right candidate will be passionate about providing exemplary service, meeting information needs, delivering meaningful programming, promoting and facilitating access to collections and services, reaching out into the community to connect with our patrons, cultivating curiosity and a love of reading, and working together to make the Library a great place to be and work. See the full job description for more information.
SALARY: $50,426 annually.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A passion for and experience working with people.
- Extensive knowledge of reference sources and media advisory skills.
- Proficient knowledge of computers, mobile devices, prevalent software (e.g. Windows, MacOS, Microsoft Office), and the Internet.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and social skills.
- Personal dedication to public service and strong customer service skills
- Commitment to patron access and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with, or ability to learn, Sierra ILS platform and other library applications required to perform assigned duties effectively.
- Ability to:
- speak effectively in public and represent the library to community groups, especially high school students and related community members.
- anticipate and creatively solve problems.
- handle fast-paced, often multiple, inquiries from the public.
- work independently.
- collaborate constructively on group projects.
- positively adjust to change.
- Must have valid Illinois driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.
PREFERRED: Library experience desirable. Bilingual a plus.
HOURS: 37.5 per week including regular nights and weekends.
BENEFITS: Enrollment in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), excellent medical insurance (including coverage options for spouse or family), 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 personal days, 12 sick days, 7 paid holidays, and 4 weeks of vacation per year. Plus optional 457 deferred retirement plan.
Open until filled.
Please include in one merged PDF file a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (name, professional relation, phone number).
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