ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN Job at Schaumburg Township District Library in Schaumbu

Overview

The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for an Adult Services Librarian to join our team. This opportunity offers benefits for 37.5 hours per week, with days, nights and weekends as needed. The annual salary range is $57,837 to $69,400 based on skills and qualifications. Schedules are based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Education Assistance, paid Holidays, paid Vacation, Personal, Sick days, paid Parental Leave, 401a Retirement Plan, 457 Retirement Plan, and Pet Insurance.

Position Summary

The Librarian is responsible for providing in-person and virtual reference and research assistance to Library users. This position ensures interactive user engagement with the library’s digital content and online resources. Additionally, this position helps support library programs and community outreach.

Requirements For All Employees

• Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
• Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
• Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Public Service

• Collaborates with Access Services for collection management.
• Assess patrons' needs effectively and efficiently, either in person, over the telephone, virtually, or in writing.
• Stay informed of current trends, emerging technologies, issues, and research in librarianship and allied fields.
• Work with all age groups effectively.
• Serve as the “Person in Charge” of the Library in the absence of the Executive Director or Management Team members.
• Develop, coordinate, or participate in Library programs and book discussions.
• Manage and complete special projects as requested.

Professional

• Collection:
  • Collaborates with Access Services with collection management.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the Library’s collections, the online catalog, and the Internet.
  • Instruct patrons to use the library’s collections, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Community:
  • Stay informed about the names of officials, organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, social agencies, etc., in the greater Schaumburg area.
  • Keep apprised of the offerings of neighboring public and special libraries, their strengths and weaknesses.
• Other Duties:
  • Maintain professional involvement in the library science industry.
  • Refine or enhance skills by reading professional literature and attending seminars, workshops, and meetings.
  • Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintain patron and employee confidentiality.
  • Communicate problems that arise with the Executive Director or designee; address situations where patrons are not following the Patron Code of Conduct.

Education and/or Experience

• Master of Library Science degree (MLS) from an ALA-accredited university or school. Working knowledge of word processes, spreadsheets, and database applications is required.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: September 29, 2025.

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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