MLS Job Ads Posted in the Past Week

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Maintenance Assistant/Bookmobile Driver, Palatine Public Library District: (Part Time) The Palatine Public Library District seeks a part time Maintenance Assistant/Bookmobile Driver. Primary responsibilities include performing general mainteance work at the Library facilities as well as assisting in operating and maintaining the Bookmobile. Qualified applicants must have a CDL Class “B” driver’s license and evidence of a safe driving record. For further information, including a complete job description and benefits, visit our website at www.palatinelibrary.org. Please submit a cover letter, resume and employment application to the Human Resources Department at employment@palatinelibrary.org. Requirements: Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL Class "B" driver's license and evidence of a safe driving record; ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and must be courteous and service oriented. Salary: $12.45 per Hour Contact: Palatine Public Library District Email: employment@palatinelibrary.org URL for more info: http://www.palatinelibrary.org Hours: Mon & Tues 1-5; Weds 1 - 5:30; Thurs 7:30 -3:30 , 700 N. North Court , Palatine , IL , 60067

Public Library Director, Pontiac Public Library: (Full Time) Library Director, Pontiac Public Library, Pontiac, Illinois The Pontiac Public Library seeks a new library director for a charming, historically rich town situated between Bloomington and Chicago. The library serves a population of 12,000 residents, employs a devoted staff of 10, and oversees an annual budget of $400,000. Requirements: We are in search of a candidate possessing the following qualities: * Community Focused * Capable of developing the collection to serve diverse patrons * Managerial, organizational, and problem solving skills * Goal-oriented * Adept at positive and honest communication with staff and Board of Trustees * Well-developed sense of humor The director is responsible for daily operations including supervision of staff, adult collection development, adult programming, budget oversight, and maintenance of the facility and equipment. Highly qualified candidates will have an MLS and supervisory experience; other combinations of education, skills, and abilities will be considered. Benefits include exceptional health insurance (dental and vision), paid vacation, holidays and IMRF. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, and a resume including professional references by October 15, 2010 to: Director Search Committee, Pontiac Public Library, 211 East Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 or Email to: directorsearchpontiaclibrary@gmail.com Salary: $35,000 to $45,000 Contact: Search Committee Email: directorsearchpontiaclibrary@gmail.com URL for more info: http://www.pontiacpubliclibrary.org Hours: 40 hour work week Tel: (815) 844 7229 , 211 E. Madison , PONTIAC , IL , 61764

Information Desk Assistant , Schaumburg Township District Library: (Part Time) Seeking two enthusiastic, service-oriented Library Assistants to join our Adult Information Desk team. These positions assist our diverse community in person and on the telephone in locating materials, registering for programs, retrieving magazines and using meeting rooms.

Position 1 (11 hours per week): Mon 4-9, Wed 12-5, 4th and 5th Fri 4-10

Position 2 (11 hours per week): Wed 8:30-12:30, Thur 5-10, 1st Sat 9:30-5

Occasional attendance at staff meetings and training sessions is required. Availability and willingness to fill in for vacations is required. Sunday hours may be available. Requirements: Customer service experience and outstanding customer service skills required. Strong computer skills, comfort learning new technologies, and ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment required. Previous library experience preferred. LTA preferred. Email a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Teasdale at rteasdale@stdl.org. Applications received by September 20 will receive first consideration. Salary: Starts at $11.39/hr Contact: Rebecca Teasdale Email: rteasdale@stdl.org URL for more info: http://www.stdl.org Hours: 11 hours per week (2 positions)

Community Services Associate, Naperville Public Library: (Part Time) The Community Services Associate performs functions in support of Community Services components including graphics support, programming, donations, partnership/sponsorship, community relations, maintaining statistics and general departmental responsibilities. Critical Skills Include: • Collaborative Skills • Strong Organizational Skills • Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills • Excellent Customer Service Orientation • Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite Requirements: A 4yr Degree is required Over 2 and up to 3 years experience. Completed employment application, cover letter, resume, copies of proof of highest level of education (diploma and/or transcripts) and three professional referral contacts must be submitted to the Human Resources Office, by Friday, September 17, 2010 Salary: $17.98/Hr Contact: Corinne Brombosz-HR Associate-Recruitment Email: cbrombosz@naperville-lib.org URL for more info: http://www.naperville-lib.org Hours: 30Hrs/Wk Tel: +1 (630) 961 4100 x2227 Fax: +1 (630) 637 2237 , 2035 S. Naper Blvd. , Naperville , Il , 60565

Circulation Services Manager, River Forest Public Library: (Full Time) The River Forest Public Library serves 12,000 residents and circulates roughly 200,000 items a year. Patrons and staff alike thrive in our culture of attentive and personalized customer service. The Circulation Desk is the first, and sometimes the only point of contact for our patrons. Our new Circulation Manager will continue to build a team that continually improves customer service through staff development and service innovation. She/he will also have an opportunity to develop higher level leadership skills by working with other team leaders on library Strategic Initiatives such as marketing and outreach. Requirements: MLS Degree from an ALA – accredited library school, or substantial professional experience in a customer service setting. We appreciate a warm, courteous professional demeanor, as you will be working with our patrons one on one. Demonstrated team building, public service, and supervisory experience. “Yes” is the default response to new ideas, and innovative solutions. Knowledge of Circulation Software, public library lending and borrowing procedures and processes. Proficiency with MS Office, especially with Excel. This position requires both macro and micro skills, such as maintaining meaningful statistics that help drive and direct performance as well as being detail oriented and responsive to patrons on an individual basis. Must be able to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple projects.

Please email your resume and cover letter to: rebecca.thornton@riverforestlibrary.org

Please address your cover letter to:
Sophia Anastos
Director of the River Forest Public Library

No phone calls please. Salary: $37,604 – $47,005 depending on experience and qualifications Contact: Rebecca Thornton Email: rebecca.thornton@riverforestlibrary.org URL for more info: http://www.riverforestlibrary.org Hours: 37.5 hours a week , 735 Lathrop Avenue , River Forest , IL , 60305 1838

Adult Services Reference Librarian, Alsip-Merrionette Park PLD: (Part Time) Seeking an enthusiastic, public service-oriented individual to assist in the provision of reference service, reader's advisory and teen collection development. Requirements: Seeking candidates with ALA-accredited MLS, but will consider MLS candidate. Familiarity with computers and common software programs required, Library 2.0 skills a plus. Team players with a sense of humor will fit right in. Salary: $19.05/hour with an MLS - $15.45/hour with bachelors degree Contact: Sue Pajor Email: spajor@sslic.net URL for more info: http://www.alsiplibrary.info Hours: 8 - 18 hours/week Tel: +1 (708) 371 5666 x117 , 11960 S. Pulaski Road , Alsip , IL , 60803-1197