Job Opportunities
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 Supervisor for the children’s department at our Lockport Branch. This full time position equals 40 hours per week.
The selected candidate will oversee a staff of three who are expected to provide a diverse range of professional children’s library services, including planning and presenting in-person and virtual programs (both at 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. This position reports directly to the Branch Manager.
Minimum qualifications: Fully completed MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program required, 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 $24.00 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to Evangeline Stephenson, Lockport Branch Manager via e-mail, or by mail to Evangeline Stephenson, White Oak Library District, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Children's 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 Children’s Services Department at our Crest Hill Branch Library. This part time position equals 25 hours per week.
The selected candidate will be expected to provide a diverse range of library patron services relating to children, including assistance with library programs, 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: Must possess a Library Technical Assistant Certificate (LTA), or currently be attending an American Library Association accredited MLS graduate school, or possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Children’s services 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 Database is a plus. Applicants will also be required to travel between our facilities as needed. Salary range begins at $16.50 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 e-mail ; or via mail to Brittany Whyte, White Oak Library District, 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, IL 60403.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Adult & Teen Services Specialist - Romeoville 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 Romeoville Branch. This part time position equals 18 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 $16.50 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit their cover letter and resume to Jeanne Jesernik, Romeoville Branch Adult & Teen Services Supervisor via e-mail , or via mail to Jeanne Jesernik, White Oak Library District, 201 W. Normantown Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446.
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 $13.00 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 position is filled.
Maintenance Specialist - Romeoville Branch (part time)
The White Oak Library District is seeking a part time Maintenance Specialist to work mornings, Monday-Friday, at our Romeoville Branch. Maintenance Specialists are responsible for routine 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: Must possess a high school diploma with 1 year work experience.
As this is a part time position, and applicants should also have the ability to work a regular schedule that can flex in times of need. Specialist salary range begins at $16.50 per hour and increases commensurate with performance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested parties should submit an application and/or resume to Scott Pointon, Director 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.
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.
