Library Employment Opportunities

Custodian
The White Oak Library District is seeking a part time Custodian to work 20 hours per week.  Library custodians are responsible for routine cleaning, snow removal, landscaping, and meeting room setup and tear-down.  Requires ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision.  

PAY GRADE: This position will be paid at the pay grade of Clerk II as outlined by the library’s salary schedule ($10.25 / hr). This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma with 1 year work experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to drive a full sized pickup truck.  Applicants should also have the ability to work a regular schedule, that can flex in times of need. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested parties should submit an application and/or resume to Scott Pointon, Director via e-mail at spointon@whiteoaklibrary.org or via mail to Scott Pointon, White Oak Library District, 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446. Applications accepted through Friday June 21, 2013.



Adult Services Specialist
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking applicants interested in filling a part-time position in the Adult/Reference Department at our Lockport Branch.  This part time position equals 18 hours per week. The selected candidate will be expected to provide a diverse range of library patron services including staffing the reference desk, instructing patrons in the use of electronic and print resources, and a variety of related tasks. Position reports directly to the Branch Manager.

Minimum qualifications: Must possess a Library Technical Assistant Certificate (LTA), or possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.  Adult services/reference experience in a public library preferred.  Applicants should have computer experience, including Internet and the use of online databases, and ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Knowledge of the Polaris integrated library system is a plus. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Salary range begins at $12.25 per hour and increases commensurate with performance. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their resume to Patricia Jarog, Lockport Branch Manager via e-mail at pjarog@whiteoaklibrary.org or via mail to Patricia Jarog, White Oak Library District, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441.  Applications accepted through Friday June 14, 2013.


Circulation Clerk I
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking applicants interested in several newly created Circulation Clerk I positions.  These positions were created in anticipation of the opening of our new Crest Hill and Lockport branch libraries.  There are two 40 hour/week positions, one 25 hour/week position and one 18 hour/week position available. The selected candidates will be expected to handle all aspects of patron services in a team atmosphere at our Circulation desk.  Excellent customer service / people skills are a must.  Position reports to the Circulation Supervisor and Branch Manager.

The selected candidates will also undergo a 30 day probationary period, during which time they will be expected to demonstrate certain basic competencies that are considered a minimum requirement for carrying out the duties of this position. 

Minimum qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma.  Relevant library experience is a plus.  Applicants should have computer experience, including Internet and the use of online databases.  Knowledge of the Polaris Database is a plus. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Clerk I salary range begins at $9.25 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their application materials to Dawn Walden – Crest Hill Branch Circulation Supervisor via e-mail at dwalden@whiteoaklibrary.org or via mail to Dawn Walden, White Oak Library District, 1298 Theodore St., Crest Hill, IL 60403.  Applications accepted through June 14, 2013.    


Are you a librarian who wants to make a few extra dollars?
The White Oak Library District, with locations in Lockport, Crest Hill, and Romeoville Illinois, is seeking librarians with professional ethics and strong public service skills to serve as short term substitute staffing at our public services desks.  Ideal applicants will live or work in the area and be available to fill in when regular District staff shortages will leave our desks under-staffed (vacations, conferences, sick days, etc).

Substitute librarians will be expected to provide a diverse range of general library help desk services to all ages.  These services will include answering reference questions, instructing patrons in the use of electronic and print resources, and at times acting as the librarian in charge of the building.

Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program and reasonable availability to work occasional nights and or weekends.  Applicant should have strong computer skills, including Internet and the use of online databases, as well as the ability to learn the basics of the Polaris automation system.

Applicant will also be required to travel between our three facilities, as needed. Salary range begins at $15.31 per hour and increases commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their resume to Scott Pointon via e-mail at spointon@whiteoaklibrary.org or via mail to Scott Pointon, White Oak Library District, 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446.

 

The White Oak Library District is an equal opportunity employer.