Job Opportunities
Circulation Clerk I - Romeoville Branch (part time)
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking applicants interested in a part time Circulation Clerk I position at our Romeoville Branch. This position equals 25 hours per week and consists of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. The selected candidate 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. The selected candidate 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 the positions.
Minimum qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma. Relevant library experience is a plus. Spanish language skills are 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 $17.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Office via email.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Maintenance Specialist - Floater (part time)
The White Oak Library District is seeking a part time Maintenance Specialist to work during weekday late mornings/early afternoons. This Maintenance Specialists will be responsible for driving a library vehicle between our three branch libraries to deliver bins of books and to address any pressing maintenance issues arising at those locations. This may include maintenance and custodial work as well as snow removal, landscaping, light mechanical repairs, and meeting room setup and tear-down. Duties require ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision.
Minimum qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma with 1 year work experience and a valid Illinois driver’s license. As this is a part time position, applicants should also have the ability to work a regular schedule that can flex in times of need. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Salary range begins at $20.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit an application and/or resume to Scott Pointon, Director in person at any of our three branch libraries; via e-mail ; or via mail to Scott Pointon, White Oak Library District, 201 W. Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Adult & Teen Services Specialist - Romeoville Branch (part time)
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 & Teen Services Department at our Romeoville Branch. This part time position equals 25 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 Adult & Teen Services Supervisor.
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 $20.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Office via email.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Adult & Teen Services Librarian - Crest Hill Branch (part time)
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking an energetic, creative, and innovative Adult/Reference librarian to fill a part time position at our Crest Hill Branch Library. This position equals 25 hours per week.
The selected candidate will be expected to work within a team of peers to provide a diverse range of professional library services including planning and presenting library programs, collection development, 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 Adult & Teen Services Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program. Current MLIS students may also apply. 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 Database is a plus. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Salary begins at $23.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance. The selected candidate 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Office via email.
Applications accepted until position is filled.