Poplar Creek Public Library District is hiring: Adult Services Reference Assista

Adult Services Reference Assistant or Librarian

Full-Time: 37.50 hours per week.

Wage: $19.08 + to $27.00+ hourly depending upon education, qualifications and experience.

Reports to: Adult Services Manager

Position Description:The Poplar Creek Public Library is seeking a friendly, customer-service oriented candidate to serve as Adult Services Reference Assistant or Librarian. This position includes providing direct patron assistance and engaging in reference interviews to understand patron needs and providing guidance with digital resources and research. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assistance with collection development, highlighting library resources and programs, and managing the delivery of library programs. The library provides U.S. Passport services, so willingness to train/serve as U.S. Passport Agent is a plus. The candidate will work closely with other staff in a positive team environment and perform responsibilities professionally and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the library.

Benefits: Includes generous group health plan, paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), life insurance, free telemedicine service, and an EAP.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience and/or 2-year LTA degree preferred for Assistant level position; Masters of Library and Information Sciences degree or MLS equivalent from accredited library school required for Librarian level position. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years public library experience desired. Experience with programming and/or collection development preferred.

Hours & Work Schedule:37.50 hrs. per week: Schedule TBD but includes one evening per week and participation in the weekend rotation. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the Library.

Application Deadline: 9/19/25

Application Contact:Submit PCPLD job application , letter of interest, resume, and references by email to jobs@pclib.org or in person or by mail to (no phone calls please):

Poplar Creek Public Library District
c/o Human Resources
1405 S. Park Ave.
Streamwood, IL 60107