Job Opportunities
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 position. This position is located 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 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 Children’s Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program with two years of experience preferred. Current MLIS students may also apply. 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.
Page/Shelver - Lockport Branch (part time)
The White Oak Library District, serving the communities of Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville, Illinois is seeking an applicant interested in filling a part time page/shelver position at our Lockport Branch. This part time position equals 15 hours per week. Selected candidate will be expected to shelve all manner of library materials and perform other basic assistance to library staff as assigned. Position reports to the Circulation Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications: Must be of legal working age in the State of Illinois. Applicants with a high school diploma and/or relevant library experience preferred. Applicants should also have some familiarity with computers and electronic mail and possess the ability to work days, evenings and weekends as assigned. Salary range begins at $15.00 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 (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 Romeoville 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: Applicants with a fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program are preferred. Graduate students currently working toward their MLS degree are also encouraged to 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.