Job Title: Digital Services Specialist
Department: Administration
Summary of Role:
Facilitate use of the library’s digital services and resources by customers, the community, and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Act as primary point of contact for user of the library’s digital services and resources.
- Provide technical guidance to customers and staff on a variety of applications, software, and equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machine, laser cutter, and vinyl cutting machine.
- Troubleshoot, resolve issues or report for service for equipment in digital services spaces.
- Address technology questions related to e-books, digital media production, and personal devices within the scope of the library’s services.
- Develop and present original programs featuring MakerLab and Studio equipment. Collaborate with and support other staff in program delivery.
- Evaluate and suggest technology offerings and make recommendations for continual enhancements.
- Provide training on digital services to staff as needed.
- Serve on planning committees and attend meetings and outreach activities as requested.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of related work experience.
- Familiarity with makerspace technology.
- Familiarity with eContent platforms such as Libby and Hoopla preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Experience in developing and facilitating age-appropriate instructional programs preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Physical Requirements:
- Standard office environment
- Occasionally lift equipment up to 25 lbs.
Onsite/Remote Work Location:
Onsite
Travel Requirements:
Some local travel required for community events
Note:
This job description describes a general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of the Barrington Area Library or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will review any reasonable request for accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Nothing in this job description restricts the rights of Barrington Area Library to supplement or otherwise modify the responsibilities and duties of this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or other needs to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ready to apply? Complete and save the PDF application and email it to resume@balibrary.org.
Ready to book a Meeting Room or Study Room at the Barrington Area Library? Use the quick links below.
Want to see our Meeting and Study Room policies or learn more about the available rooms? Visit our full website.
Looking for meaningful, local volunteer opportunities? Connect with local non-profit organizations who can answer your questions and share their volunteer needs. Use your time, talents, and energy to make a difference right here in our community! Drop in between 2 - 4 PM on Sunday, Oct 1, 2017, and meet representatives from the following organizations:
Barrington Area Conservation Trust
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Barrington Regional Hurricane Effort
B-Strong Together
Build Team
Citizens for Conservation
Embrace Living
A Heart For Animals
Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)
JourneyCare
League of Women Voters
Let It Be Us
National Alliance on Mental Illness-Barrington Area
Native Seed Gardeners
Project Linus
Rahab's Daughters
Relay for Life of Barrington
Sewa International, Chicago chapter
Sierra Club, NW Cook
SmartFarm of Barrington
Walk On Farm
Wings
Job Title: Technical Services Assistant
Department Technical Services
Grade 7
Status Non-Exempt
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Department Head, support the overall mission of the library by maintaining the collection in accordance with the library’s purchasing and lending policies.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Assist in maintenance of databases containing the library’s holdings of materials.
2. Copy catalog and classify materials received.
3. Edit and revise cataloging records.
4. Assist in preparation of monthly statistical count of materials added.
5. Order certain circulating materials as assigned.
6. Order departmental supplies.
7. Ensure all policies of the Barrington Area Library are followed.
8. Serve on planning committees and outreach activities as requested.
9. Attend library meetings as requested by management.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
1. General understanding of library services or other detail oriented environment.
2. Effective problem solving ability with internal customers and vendors.
3. Aptitude to work independently with significant attention to detail.
4. Ability to collaborate with co-workers for continual quality assurance and process improvements.
Competency - To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Working knowledge of RDA and current cataloging practice.
2. Ability to learn ILS, acquisitions software, OCLC, and external software as needed.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
4. Ability to follow instructions, work within a team and respond to management direction effectively.
5. Exert appropriate judgment, within the scope of the position, to properly resolve job-related issues and customer concerns.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to adjust work schedules, internal processes and job tasks to ensure continuity of work flow.
Education and/or Other Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree, LTA degree, or equivalent in experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience within a library setting or detail oriented position is required. A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.
• Ability to travel locally as needed.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequently required to see, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, talk and hear.
2. Physical dexterity to reach shelves of various heights, push full carts and lift heavy containers (up to 40 pounds) during a work shift.
3. Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
4. Dexterity to perform data entry on a computer, lap top, iPad or other electronic device.
5. Visual acuity sufficient to read print in 8 point font.
Note:
This job description describes a general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of the Barrington Area Library or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will review a reasonable request for accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Ready to apply? Complete and send your PDF application along with cover letter and resume to resume@balibrary.org for consideration.
JOB PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Department Head, support the overall mission of the library by maintaining the collection in accordance with the library's purchasing and lending policies.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Order all circulating materials for the Library as assigned.
2. Retrieve and prepare interlibrary loan materials requested for lending to other libraries as assigned.
3. Process various formats of circulating library materials.
4. Process all incoming library circulating materials in online acquisitions system.
5. Process all incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan materials in online interlibrary loan system.
6. Assess damaged materials and repair items as assigned.
7. Perform withdraw activities for the library's collection.
8. Perform check-in processes for periodicals and business materials as needed.
9. Prepare and provide statistics and basic reports for respective job tasks.
10. Coordinate with internal departments for problem solving with orders.
11. Resolve concerns with customers, vendors, lending libraries, and internal staff.
12. Collaborate with co-workers and the department head on suggestions, process improvements and task efficiencies when appropriate.
13. Ensure all policies of the Barrington Area Library are followed.
14. Serve on planning committees and outreach activities as requested.
15. Attend library meetings as requested by management.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
1. General understanding of library services or other detail oriented environment.
2. Aptitude to work independently with significant attention to detail.
3. Ability to effectively collaborate and problem solve with staff and external customers or vendors for continual quality assurance and process improvements.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Receive and process materials within the guidelines of the Library's policy.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
3. Ability to learn internal ILS and external software as needed.
4. Effectively follow instructions and policies, work collaboratively within a team and respond appropriately to management direction.
5. Exert appropriate judgment, within the scope of the position, to properly resolve job related issues, problems and customer concerns.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to adjust work schedules, internal processes and job tasks to ensure continuity of work flow.
Education and/or Other Requirements:
• Completion of a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some post-secondary education is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience within a library setting or detail oriented position is required. A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequently required to see, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.
2. Physical dexterity to reach shelves of various heights, push full carts and lift heavy containers (up to 40 pounds) during a work shift.
3. Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
4. Dexterity to perform data entry on a computer, laptop, iPad, or other electronic device.
5. Visual acuity sufficient to read print in 8 point font.
Note: This job description describes a general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of the Barrington Area Library or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will review any reasonable request for accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Ready to apply? Complete and send your PDF application along with cover letter and resume to resume@balibrary.org for consideration.
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, the garden area on the east side of the Library was officially dedicated as the new Ruth and Robert Work Memorial Garden, by members of The Garden Club of Barrington.
Visitors who enjoy this beautiful garden space may wish to know more about The Garden Club of Barrington, this memorial garden, and the lives of the people who inspired this dedication.
In 1976, The Garden Club of Barrington planted the Library's west gardens, seen through the windows of the large meeting room. Since then GCB members have maintained these gardens. In 2014, the Library's Board of Trustees approved the installation of a plaque at the garden naming it for Ruth and Robert Work. New signage for the "Ruth and Robert Work Memorial Garden" is located outside in the garden and The Garden Club of Barrington will continue to care for the garden.
"We hope that the Barrington Area Library will agree with relocating the garden to the Library. Because of Ruth Work's contribution to the Barrington Area Library, we thought this a fitting plan for the relocation of the memorial plaque. The Work family feels this would be appropriate and with your approval, we will have the plaque made and installed."
Peg Olsen and Sue McGrath
Members of The Garden Club of Barrington May 8, 2014
History
In 1958, The Garden Club of Illinois officially took on the job of landscaping the Illinois tollways. The Illinois State Tollway Commission provided the landscape plan by Wallace Atkinson. The 7 Barrington garden clubs elected to develop and plant the 33 acres located at the Northwest Tollway and the Barrington Road exit. The Council of Barrington Garden Clubs was formed to serve as the governing body to coordinate the major project and deal with the commission.
In February of 1962 the Tollway Commission accepted the Council's request to name the park as a memorial to one of Barrington's power couples to recognize them for their work in conservation matters. In June the area was designated as the "Ruth and Robert Work Park". Robert Work, a nationally recognized architect, had died in 1960, but his then 84-year-old wife, Ruth accepted the honor before passing in 1966.
By 1973, the garden clubs had spent approximately $7,000 on signage, plantings and maintenance of the park in cooperation with the Illinois State Toll Commission that also provided assistance. Eventually, the park became: too costly for the garden clubs to maintain; home to a radio tower for tollway communications; and a one of a kind Illinois roadside memorial that is no longer allowed by tollway officals.
Recently the Illinois State Tollway Authority has unveiled a program to build a full interchange at 1-90 and Barrington Road. As part of the project, they are requesting the removal/relocation of the Ruth and Robert Work Park which is currently located at the northbound exit at 1-90 and Barrington Road. The Barrington Council of Garden Clubs asked The Garden Club of Barrington to take leadership of the project.
RUTH AND ROBERT WORK (Career Highlights 1907-1966)
ROBERT WORK - Architect of National Note
Member of the American Institute of Architects in Chicago, the Chicago Art Institute, the Chicago Natural History Museum, Chicago Academy of Sciences, the Chicago Tavern Club, Barrington Hills Country Club, the Barrington Hills Countryside Association, the original Barrington Methodist Church.
Designed the Barrington Methodist Church, Barrington Hills Country Club and many private homes in the Barrington area.
RUTH WORK - Crusader for Conservation
Founder and honorary member of the Barrington Woman's Club and The Garden Club of Barrington (four years president), an honorary member of the Countryside Garden Class, a charter member of the Little Garden Club, an organizer of the Barrington Area Library, recording secretary for the Chicago Chapter of the Illinois Conservation Council, an honorary president of the Chicago chapter of the Wild Flower Preservation Society, a life member of the Chicago Historical Society, a member of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, a member of the Illinois Audubon Society and the Barrington Methodist Church.
Ruth Work received a medal from the Garden Club of America for her outstanding work in conservation and conservation education. She was also honored with life memberships for her many years of service by the Barrington Natural History Society as well as the Barrington Women's Club (1955).
Ruth and Robert Work were saluted by their friends: "Few families have contributed so generously of their talents, experiences and energies toward every worthwhile project that has embraced the Barrington community."
About
Located on the first floor in the Business & Technology Center, the MakerLab gives Barrington Area Library cardholders access to a variety of cutting edge tools including 3D printers, a laser cutter, sublimation printer, and vinyl cutter. The purpose of MakerLab is to provide space for customers of all ages to learn through making, using skills such as math, art, and design thinking, to complete self-driven projects. Staff are available by appointment to help develop a plan to make your work possible, but it should be noted that MakerLab is not a substitute for a full-scale production facility and limitations on appointments, materials and quantity may apply.
Procedures
• MakerLab is open to Barrington Area Library cardholders.
• No food or beverages in the MakerLab.
Equipment
The Library has a number of cutting edge tools to offer the community. To learn more, click on the links below:
Job Title: Custodian
Department: Operations
Reports to: Building Services Manager
SUMMARY OF ROLE: Perform services that ensure that library buildings, systems, property, and grounds are maintained in safe operating condition, and for optimal appearance and use by customers and staff.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties:
- Perform custodial tasks through the building and grounds.
- Set up, take down, and clean furniture and rooms for meetings and events.
- Respond promptly and resolve urgent cleaning tasks and service requests.
- Deliver materials and packages throughout the library.
- Safely operate building machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Assist and/or perform open and closing procedures of the building.
- Perform snow removal. Perform grounds cleaning in all weather conditions.
- Complete custodial and maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.
- Provide assistance in inspections and emergency procedures as assigned.
- Serve on planning committees and attend meetings as requested.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Some custodial work experience preferred.
- Customer service skills that are effective with all levels of staff and with the public.
- Familiarity with MS Office.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and move furniture and supplies. Occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 150 pounds.
- Demonstrate dexterity for janitorial and maintenance tasks, including using custodial equipment and manual and power tools.
- Occasionally lift equipment or containers up to 75 lbs.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
- Shovel snow and use snow removal equipment and supplies.
- Tolerate exposure to nontoxic fumes, airborne particles, outdoor allergens, and cleaning solutions.
Onsite/Remote Work Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: None
Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts the rights of Barrington Area Library to supplement or otherwise modify the responsibilities and duties of this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or other needs to perform the essential functions of the position.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will review a reasonable request for accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Interested? Complete and send the PDF application to resume@balibrary.org to be considered. To complete the PDF application, download it to your computer, save it with a new file name, then fill it in, saving your work as you go.
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Summer Library Club for kids has ended. SLC for adults and teens continues through August 15, 2014.
Take me to: Read To Feed Summer Library Club for Young Adults
Take me to: Read To Feed Summer Library Club for Adults
Learn about Read To Feed, our community partnership program that makes it easy for you to Eat, Shop, and Read To Help Those In Need
Print your Read To Feed Donation Vouchers (PDF) - eat, shop, and read to help our local food pantries. Five of our participating local partners have asked that you bring in a voucher in order for them to make a donation to the Barrington and Cuba Township food pantries. You may print the vouchers from the above link, or just ask for a voucher booklet the next time you visit the library.
Information about the Paws To Read Summer Library Club for Kids:
Preschool Club
Student Club
The Barrington Area Library’s Board of Trustees gratefully accepts monetary gifts, bequests, endowments, and gifts of property, from individuals and groups, to supplement Library services to the community.
Monetary gifts without restriction may be accepted and added to the Library District’s Gift Fund, to be used for the purchase of Library materials and equipment, or to fund programs or capital projects.
Monetary gifts to be used as a restricted gift or endowment fund may be accepted by the Library District. Such funds require a minimum donation of $25,000 and will be accepted if the proposed restriction or use is consistent with the mission and objectives of the Library.
For monetary donations, checks may be made payable to the Barrington Area Library and sent to: Executive Director, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010.
Please include your name and address. If the gift is being made in honor of a person or occasion, please provide the name of the person being honored or the occasion being celebrated, and the name and address where an acknowledgment of your gift may be sent.
Questions about making a donation? Please contact the Library's Office Manager via email at officemanager@balibrary.org
The Library is unable to accept donated books, DVDs, and other media. For a list of other organizations who will gladly accept your donations, download this list.