Job Opportunities
Circulation Clerk I - Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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.
Adult Services Librarian - Romeoville Branch (full 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 full time position at our Romeoville Branch Library. This position equals 40 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. 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.
Children's Services Librarian - Romeoville Branch (part time)
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois, is expanding our children’s services departments. We are currently seeking to hire an energetic, creative, and innovative Children’s librarian to fill a newly created part time positions at our Romeoville Branch. This part time position equals 25 hours per week.
The selected candidates will be expected to provide a diverse range of professional children’s library services including planning and presenting library programs both in the library and at area schools, collection development, staffing the Children’s desk, instructing patrons in the use of electronic and print resources, and a variety of related tasks. Position reports directly to the relevant Children’s Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program required, with two years of experience preferred. Applicant 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. Applicant will also be required to travel between library facilities as needed. Salary starts at $23.00 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.