Job Opportunities
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 $14.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their application materials to Kellen Smith, Lockport Circulation Supervisor in person or via e-mail ; or via mail to Kellen Smith, White Oak Library District, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Adult & Teen Services Specialist - 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 filling a part-time position in the Adult & Teen Services Department at our Crest Hill 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 $18.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to Yumarys Polanco-Miller, Crest Hill Branch Adult & Teen Services Supervisor via e-mail, or via mail to Yumarys Polanco-Miller, White Oak Library District, 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, IL 60403.
Applications accepted until the 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.
