Library Jobs

On-call Substitute Distribution/Maintenance Assistants

Lincoln Trail Libraries System is seeking on-call substitute distribution/maintenance assistants to help with delivering, sorting, and distributing library materials to and from member libraries in a nine-county area. Other duties include building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance as needed. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; valid Illinois drivers license; ability to lift 40 pounds. Apply at Lincoln Trail Libraries System, 1704 W. Interstate Drive, Champaign, between 9:00 and 5:00, M-F.

Library Director Charleston Carnegie Public Library

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board is seeking a creative and dynamic leader to become our next director upon our director's retirement. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate all library activities and should possess a positive, achievement-oriented attitude. We will select someone with excellent leadership and communications skills, a compelling vision for the library, innovative approaches to organizing and problem solving, strong skills in fostering community relations, knowledge of library trends and technology, willingness to help manage a new facility, and the ability to build a team environment.

Security Officer - Champaign Public Library

STARTING SALARY:    $14.10 per hour; excellent benefits

HOURS:    Part-time, afternoons, evenings, and weekends (20 hours per week)     

DUTIES:    Put your people skills to work in our library, to help ensure the safety and comfort of our customers and staff.  The Security Officer will greet and assist customers of all ages at the Main Library and Douglass Branch, monitoring behavior inside the building and on the grounds, and helping to maintain order and a quality experience for all.

Member Liaison/Youth Services Librarian

North Suburban Library System
Full-Time Position
Salary: Starts at $51,000 annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited library school with minimum three years post-MLS experience. Must demonstrate strong background and knowledge of issues of importance to library staff serving schools and/or youth. Must be a creative thinker, willing to pursue innovative ideas and encourage others to do the same. Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills required.

Library Assistant I

Champaign Public Library

DEPARTMENT:    Technical Services

STARTING SALARY:    $14.25 per hour

HOURS:    Part-time (25 hours per week)     

DUTIES:    Duties include preparing library materials for use in the collection; typing and affixing labels; covering books; assisting with maintenance of the computer catalog; mending library materials.   

Library and Information Services Electronic Resources Librarian Assistant or Associate Professor

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Description of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Technical and Access Services, the incumbent will successfully manage the operations for acquiring, licensing and accessing all electronic resources including trials for prospective purchases. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for electronic resource data analysis and dissemination. While working closely with the staff and faculty in Technical and Access Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will also collaborate with the subject liaisons in acquiring purchased and Open Access electronic resources.

Information Management Specialist

LOCATION

The Career Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

JOB SUMMARY

The Information Management Specialist (IMS) is a full time, 12-month Academic Professional appointment in The Career Center, a unit within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Media Specialist/Librarian for District Elementary Schools - Search Extended

Taylorville Community Unit School District #3 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Media Specialist/Librarian for District Elementary Schools. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday July 1st 2009. This is a full-time permanent position serving four Grade K-5 elementary buildings, each with enrollments ranging from approximately 250 – 285 students each.

Mentor - Champaign Public Library

Project: Project Next Generation (Douglass Branch Library)

Starting Salary: $10.00 per hour; no benefits package

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Beginning June 23, 2009.  This is a temporary position. 

Project Description: Project Next Generation is a state-sponsored mentoring program for at-risk youth.

Duties: Project Mentors assist sixth – eighth grade students in developing technical skills and life skills using computers, digital cameras and other up-to-date equipment in a variety of projects and activities.

Qualifications: Experience using computers and the Internet; enthusiasm for and experience in working with young teens. High School diploma required.

Applications: Apply to Administration, Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820.

Submit: (1) A letter of application, (2) a résumé, and (3) an application form (available from the Administration Office, (217) 403-2050 or at www.champaign.org).

Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by 5:00 p.m.

Library Page - Champaign Public Library

DEPARTMENT:    Circulation Services

STARTING SALARY:    $7.78 per hour

HOURS:    Occasional hours as needed; days, evenings, and weekends.  Possibly leading to a regular schedule of 10-19 hours per week.  

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

QUALIFICATIONS:    •    Age 16 or above
    •    Two years of high school
   
A SHELVING TEST IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE GIVEN AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

APPLICATIONS:    Apply at the Administration Office of the Main Library, 200 West Green Street, Champaign, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUBMIT:    An application form—available in the Administration Office (3rd floor of the Main Library, (217) 403-2050 or online at www.champaign.org).  A full job description is also available in the Administration Office or online.

DEADLINE:    Tuesday, May 26, 2009, by 5:00 p.m.

Search Extended

Rochester Public Library District has extended their search for a Library Director

The building for the Rochester Public Library District is located in Rochester, Illinois, a central Illinois community of 3,442 located five miles east of Springfield, Illinois.  The library service population is 7,164 spread over parts of two counties and coterminous with the Rochester 3A School District.  The Library District’s fiscal year 2009 budget is $370,000.00.