Library Jobs

Early Intervention Clearinghouse Librarian

Department of Special Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a librarian (75% - 100%) for the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Clearinghouse, which is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The librarian will be responsible for working with subject experts in the areas of early intervention, child development, and early care and education on collection development; managing technical services, including working with Lincoln Trail Libraries System to maintain the EI Clearinghouse online catalog; managing public services and circulation; helping prepare materials for the Web site; and making the EI Clearinghouse a welcoming space for families and professionals involved in early intervention.

Educational Coordinator I, Instructional Materials Access Coordinator

This is a professional contractual position responsible for establishing, directing and coordinating the new statewide Instructional Materials Access Program for the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) and serves as Instructional Resource Center (IRC) coordinator responsible for the statewide availability of textbooks and supplementary materials to blind and disabled students enrolled in institutions of higher education and institutions of post secondary education in the state. For complete details click here: Download Educational Coordinator-Matrl Access LBPH job ad .

Archives Assistant

The Champaign County Historical Archives is looking for a part-time Archives Assistant.
Location: The Urbana Free Library
Description: Popular, busy archives is seeking applicants with a strong public service commitment to provide reference service and to retrieve archival records for patrons.  The position requires knowledge of local history and genealogy materials, and training or experience in web-based and electronic resources.  Entry salary: $13,624 for half-time and $13.10/hour for additional substitute work.  Application form and complete job description available at urbanafreelibrary.org

University Housing/Residential Life Librarian

The University of Illinois Department of Residential Life, University Housing, is seeking a Librarian who can help provide leadership and resources for students residing in University Housing.  A detailed position announcement and job description (MSWord) may be downloaded for further details.  To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 10, 2008.

Program Coordinator: Consumer Health

The National Newtork of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR) is seeking a knowledgeable, outgoing, energetic librarian to fill the Consumer Health Coordinator position.  The GMR is located in the Library of the Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago.  An online job announcement is available.  The deadline is November 30, 2007.

Part Time Librarian for ROE SchoolWorks

ROE SchoolWorks is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to serve as a part-time librarian. The position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and the ability to work with an automated circulation program. The librarian will be employed twenty hours per week at $20/hr. Applicants must send a formal letter of application and a personal resume and provide a portfolio of experiences and credentials. Send to Kevin Seymour, Director, ROE SchoolWorks, 200 S. Fredrick St., Rantoul, Illinois 61866.

Library Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey

The Library Technician reports to the Head Librarian and is responsible for checking in new journal issues, claiming missing issues from purchased titles, preparing loose serial issues for the bindery and processing them on their return. Other duties include entering journals into the New Serials blog, pambinding miscellaneous items, updating the INHS Serials database and Kardex and other library databases. Circulation duties include charging and discharging items, filling the Voyager call slips, and monitoring lost books. Other duties include helping library users find materials and assisting with the processing of new books. There may be occasional interlibrary loan responsibilities.

Qualifications: High School graduation or equivalent. Work experience in a library or equivalent setting. Must have experience using personal computers, electronic library resources, the Internet and basic software skills. Experience using Voyager Acquisitions software is a plus. Salary: 16 hours per week at $16.00 per hour. Due to the nature of the work, candidate ideally should work every day, Monday through Friday. Position available July 2, 2007.

Electronic applications preferred. To apply, please send cover letter, 3 references and resume to:

hroffice@inhs.uiuc.edu
Human Resources Office, PRF Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 S. Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
TEL: (217) 244-2140; FAX: (217)333-4949

For technical questions about this position, contact:
Beth Wohlgemuth, Head Librarian
wohlgemu@inhs.uiuc.edu

Part Time Librarian for ROE SchoolWorks

ROE SchoolWorks is seeking enthusiastic and committed individual to serve as a part time librarian. The position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and the ability to work with an automated circulation program. Librarian will be employed twenty hours per week at $20/hr and would begin on or about July 1. The applicant must send a formal letter of application and is asked to provide a portfolio of experiences and credentials and a personal resume. The formal letter of application should be sent to: Kevin Seymour, Director, ROE SchoolWorks, 200 S. Fredrick St., Rantoul, Illinois 61866. Application deadline is April 27, 2007. EOE

SWAN Computer Room Manager

Deadline for applications: Position open until filled

Job Description:

The Metropolitan Library System is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented professional to fill the position of Computer Room Manager for the MLS System Wide Automation Network (SWAN). This position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Computer Room, supervising Computer Room Staff, assisting with planning, organizing and implementing projects related to department activities, and fostering a customer service environment to effectively respond to member needs. Must be willing to work a varied schedule that includes one weekend per month.

Click here to see the full job description (pdf).

The benefits for this position include: major medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 6 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year, 20 vacation days per year, and 4 personal days per year.

Full/Part Time & Hours: Full Time - Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Requirements:

Four year college degree required, a degree in a computer related field preferred. Three years work experience including two years automation experience with central site equipment and two years supervisory experience required.

We are looking for a professional with knowledge of customer service, library automation hardware and software, HTML, and function, construction and content of web pages. The successful candidate will understand team dynamics, have the ability to be a productive member of a team and work in a team environment. MLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: Salary Range: $50,506 to $75,760

Contact Information
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Susan Pasetti, Director of HR & Facilities,
Metropolitan Library System
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
+1 (630) 654 6354 (Fax)
http://www.mls.lib.il.us

Applications and Web Developer

Deadline for applications: Position open until filled

Job Description:

The Metropolitan Library System is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented professional to become the newest member of our Automation and Technology Department. This position will be responsible for the MLS website, knowledge management initiatives, providing technical support to MLS membership services, electronic communications, monitoring future trends and analyzing, recommending, and implementing software applications.

Click here to see the full job description (pdf).

The benefits for this position include: major medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 6 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year, 20 vacation days per year, and 4 personal days per year.

Full/Part Time & Hours: Full Time - Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology with 6 to 10 years professional not-for-profit work experience OR a Master's Degree in Computer Science with 3 to 5 years professional not-for-profit work experience required. Experience with Integrated Library Automation Systems high desirable.

We are looking for a professional with extensive knowledge of web applications and website development and maintenance, including HTML, programming, database design and SQL. The successful candidate will understand team dynamics, have the ability to be a productive member of a team and work in a team environment. MLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: Salary Range: $50,506 to $75,760

Contact Information
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Susan Pasetti, Director of HR & Facilities,
Metropolitan Library System
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
+1 (630) 654 6354 (Fax)