Job Opportunities
Adult & Teen 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: 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 $23.25 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.
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 $23.25 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.
Maintenance 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: A high school diploma with 1 year work experience and a valid Illinois driver’s license. As this is a part time (15 hours per week) position, applicants should also have the ability to work a regular schedule that can flex in times of need. This position will be paid at the pay grade of Specialist as outlined by the library’s salary schedule ($20.00 / hr). This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit an application and/or resume to Scott Pointon, Director in person at any of our three branch libraries or 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 Supervisor - Crest Hill 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 Supervisor for the Adult & Teen Services department at our Crest Hill Branch. This full time position equals 40 hours per week.
The selected candidate will oversee a staff of four to five employees who are expected to provide a diverse range of professional library services including planning and presenting library programs and events, collection development, staffing the Adult Services desk, instructing patrons in the use of electronic and print resources, and a variety of related tasks. Position reports directly to the Branch Manager. The selected candidate must work collaboratively with fellow supervisors and managers to achieve District goals.
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.
Minimum qualifications: Must possess an MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Applicants should be computer savvy, and be fluent in the use of the Internet and online resources. Ability to work days, evenings and weekends is required. Knowledge of the Polaris Database is a plus. Applicant will also be required to travel between library facilities as needed. Salary starts at $55,640 per year 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.
Are you a Librarian who would like to make a few extra dollars?
The White Oak Library District, with locations in Crest Hill, Lockport, 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). We are especially seeking those who are available to cover weekday (M-F) day time shifts. 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 $23.25 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their resume to Scott Pointon via e-mail; or via mail to Scott Pointon, White Oak Library District, 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446.