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  • Part-Time Librarian

    Millstadt Library District

  • Library/Organization Address

    115 W Laurel St
    Millstadt, Illinois 62260

  • Employment Type

    Part-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    15

  • About the Organization

    As a public library specializing in community engagement, the Millstadt Library is continually growing and expanding services and collection to fit the ever-changing needs of our community. Many of our patrons are parents, children, and seniors. Our collection’s focus is fiction entertainment that includes enough diversity to begin research or education on a plethora of subjects. The Library hosts several programs throughout the year including a story hour, an independent summer reading program, and a holiday open house.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    As a librarian, you will manage advanced electronic resources, digital records, help patrons access a wide range of information, and maintain our library collection by managing books, media, and electronic resources. You will also help organize community events.

    For this position, the ideal candidate would be a creative individual with a passion for learning, creating, and sharing that love all while bettering your community. Candidates will be innovative, creative, have the ability to perform public speaking with adults or children, and love a challenge.

    Librarian responsibilities and duties

    Assist patrons with finding reference materials and leisure reading materials
    Maintain library inventory and conduct periodic audits of the information on file
    Help patrons navigate electronic records and periodicals
    Create and implement new programs to attract patrons of different demographics, such as socials and author signings
    Check books and other materials in and out of the library
    Teach patrons how to use the electronic database and its functions
    Manage the acquisition of new materials
    Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax documents
    Assist patrons with computer and internet
    Assist other librarians as needed
    Librarian knowledge and skills

    Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions
    Strong verbal and written communications skills
    Ability to develop and present library programs
    Ability to develop and present public information materials to promote library use within the Library’s brand
    Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, and the general public
    Experience working with electronic databases of library materials
    Ability to work independently and self-start
    Knowledge of computers and internet
    A love of reading and educating

    This position will be to fill;

    - Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (we will look at your schedule to see
    what hours work better.)
    - Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as scheduled
    - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as scheduled
    - Special events and programs as needed

    This position is minimum wage without benefits, paid holidays or sick days.

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Requirements

    Associates degree or more preferred (will count experience as requisite)
    Ability to work flexibly, some weekends, and sometimes at short notice
    Proficiency in computers and internet
    Special working conditions

    Duties are performed indoors in an office environment
    Duties require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and listening
    Duties require occasional periods of climbing or balancing, pulling/pushing items, lifting/carrying items, keyboarding, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
    Weights up to 50 pounds are encountered
    Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus
    Must be able to do math at the algebraic level
    Reading materials and verbal instructions require complex interpretation
    Hazards are considered minor and controllable, but may include exposure to human error and angry/hostile humans
    The noise level is usually moderate
    Must have reliable transportation
    May need to travel for specialized library classes

  • Benefits Offered

  • Position Start Date

    When able.

  • How to Apply

    For full application details, please visit https://www.millstadt-library.org/post/we-re-hiring-1
    Resumes and applications can be directly emailed to millstadtlib@gmail.com
    You can also apply on Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Millstadt-Library/jobs?jk=0b056a1a486e5c43&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

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