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 18 hours per week.
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 $14.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their application materials to Shaunna Bertram, Crest Hill Circulation Supervisor in person or via e-mail ; or via mail to Shaunna Bertram, White Oak Library District, 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, IL 60403.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Children's Services Librarian - 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 Children’s librarian to fill a full time position at our Crest Hill Branch. This full time position equals 40 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 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 $21.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to Brittany Whyte, Crest Hill Children’s Supervisor, via email ; or by mail to 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, IL 60403.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Children's Services Supervisor - Lockport 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 Children’s Services Supervisor to fill a full time position at our Lockport Branch. This full time position equals 40 hours per week.
The selected candidate will be expected to supervise a children's staff 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 Branch Manager.
Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program required, with two years of supervisory 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 $49,920 per year and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to Evangeline Stephenson, Lockport Branch Manager, via email ; or by mail to 121 E. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, 60441.
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).
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 $21.00 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.
