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Adult Services Librarian
Anne West Lindsey Dist Library
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Library/Organization Address
600 North Division Street
CARTERVILLE, Illinois 62918 -
Employment Type
Full-time
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Hourly Wage/Salary Range
$23-$24/$45,000-$46,800
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About the Organization
The Anne West Lindsey district Library is located in Carterville, IL. We are a rural community in Southern Illinois, not far from the Shawnee Forest. The library is located a half a mile from downtown where the building is nestled in a residential area surrounded by a beautiful forest. In 2007, the library changed from a city library to a district library. Through a bequest by Anne West Lindsey, the library received 1.5 million dollars and 5.4 acres of land for the purpose of building a library for our community. This was Anne's dream and we are so thrilled to continue following her wishes today. Carterville is growing and the library along with it. In 2019, we added another 500 square feet and are already looking into adding on again. -
Job Description and Responsibilities
Adult Services Librarian
1. Under minimal supervision of the library director, the adult services librarian is responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing a program of library services to adults. The work requires the exercise of professional skill, initiative and independent judgement. This librarian shall communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain discipline, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
2. This librarian will participate in professional associations and activities, as well as keep informed of current trends and developments affecting libraries.
3. This librarian is responsible for:
• Assisting with reader advisory and reference services
• Instructing patrons on all library resources, including computers, e-readers and 3M Cloud/Libby accounts.
• Plans, coordinates and presents the following programs:
The Chocolate Book Club
Not Your Mama’s Book Club
True Crime Book Club
Write Off! Writing Club
Dungeons & Dragons
Craft Night
Lawyer in the Library
Cultivated Collection Boxes
Author book signings
Nailed It! Cookie Decorating Contest
Lectures and Performers
Bi-annual Craft and Vendor Fairs
4. Assists other librarians as needed.
5. Selects materials for acquisition.
6. Responsible for collection development and maintenance.
7. Advises cataloging staff in the classification and cataloging of materials for the adult collections.
8. Supervises adult volunteers and collaborates with the Youth Services Librarian on the supervision of youth volunteers.
9. Strives to write and attain one grant per calendar year.
10. Records programming and reference statistics.
11. Assists in monitoring the behavior and conduct of the library patrons.
12. Prepares brochures, fliers, and displays, etc.
13. Promotes programs and services for adults on social media and website.
14. Other reasonable duties as required.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
• Considerable knowledge of professional practices, procedures and techniques of library science; considerable knowledge of adult books, such as bestsellers.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use reference tools.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to access electronic information resources.
• Considerable knowledge of classification and cataloging.
• Considerable skill in leadership, supervision, planning and organization.
• Considerable skill in conducting a reference interview and selecting appropriate resources.
• Considerable skill in evaluating collection strengths and weaknesses.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Considerable ability to develop and coordinate programs and public relations.
• Considerable ability to maintain discipline.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Considerable ability to interpret library resources to the public and community in general.
• Desires variety and a good challenge
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Minimum Requirements to Apply
Anne West Lindsey District Library
Adult Services Librarian
The Anne West Lindsey District Library is seeking a community-focused candidate for an Adult Services Librarian position.
The ideal candidate would be a responsible, detail-oriented, creative, flexible team player with collection development, programming, and public speaking skills. Computer skills in word processing, research, WordPress, and knowledge/experience are preferred.
The position also includes work at the Circulation Desk that would include performing tasks using the Polaris database.
A Bachelor’s degree in library science or other related field is a must. A Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school is preferred.
At least one year of library experience in public library services and supervisory experience would be a plus.
Evening (one night per week) and at least one Saturday per month availability is mandatory.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include paid vacation, sick and comp days. The library pays up to $500 per month towards health insurance for qualifying staff members.
Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
Please mail a cover letter with attached résumé to Mary Stoner, Library Director, 600 North Division Street, Carterville, Illinois 62918 or email to mstoner@awlindsey.com.
Job description and minimum qualifications are available at the Anne West Lindsey District Library website: www.awlindsey.com. -
Benefits Offered
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off
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Position Start Date
Work would begin prior to July 25, 2025. -
How to Apply
Please mail or email a cover letter and resume to Mary Stoner, Library Director, at 600 N. Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918. Or email at mstoner@awlindsey.com. -
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