Adult Services Librarian

Full‑Time Adult Services Librarian, Grade X

The Oak Lawn Public Library has an opening for a full‑time Adult Services Librarian, Grade X, Step 1 in the Adult Young Adult Services Department.

This is a 37 ½–hour per week “exempt” position with a work schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Salary is $52,825.44 – $57,135.12 per year in the Adult Young Adult Services Department. An excellent benefits package includes a full benefits package, (i.e., vacation, sick, personal business, floating holiday, birthday holiday, and insurance benefits as well as IMRF pension plan participation), per the current Administrative Regulation ARs / AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• This job description contains the facts necessary to distinguish it from other positions. It is not a detailed description of every task and the Library may add or change tasks.
• Provide general adult reference while building and maintaining relevant, balanced, and high‑interest collections.
• Oversee the adult reference desk in coordination with other librarians. Answer informational and directional questions placed via any format. Assist patrons in locating information and materials. Assist patrons in the use of library equipment.
• Maintain, develop, and promote the library’s physical and digital collections to provide a high quality and inclusive collection that is relevant, balanced, and high‑interest to our community. Recommend materials for purchase, weed and update existing collections as assigned.
• Plan and conduct programs in cooperation/coordination with other AYA Services staff.
• Participate in adult outreach in cooperation with AYA services staff.
• Stay abreast of current events, pop culture and local news. Keep informed of developments in the library field through reading and participation in professional activities and meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by department supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for Adult Young Adult Services Department in the absence of the supervisor and for the library system in the absence of the scheduled person in charge.

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA‑accredited program;
  Minimum of two years professional library experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication, confident public speaking;
• A strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality, collegiality, and personal initiative;
• Ability to work with standard computer applications and databases and working in a digital environment;
• Schedule includes evenings and weekends.

To apply:

please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references, and employment application via Paylocity. All documents are required for job consideration. Failure to follow the instructions provided will result in an automatic disqualification.

Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
Oak Lawn , IL 60453