Part-Time Page - Material Services
Are you looking for a part-time job in a friendly, positive work environment? The Barrington Area Library is recruiting for a part-time Page to join our Material Services team. This position offers a variety of responsibilities in a busy and innovative library.
About You:
- You enjoy working in a team atmosphere which promotes positive working relationships.
- You are detail-oriented and reliable!
- You have the ability to work independently and complete tasks on time.
Job Summary:
- Perform tasks such as check-in, inspection, alphabetizing, shelving, and straightening of materials to ensure ready access of the collection on library shelves.
- Maintain the appearance of public areas of library by collecting and re-shelving materials (at various heights) while using a push cart.
- Ensure that the collection is correctly shelved by the Dewey Decimal System, by inspecting labels.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
- Must be at least 16 year of age and able to pass shelving test.
Scheduling:
This is a year-round, part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Scheduling is generally 12 hours per week, including a Saturday shift of 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, Sunday shift of 1 PM-5 PM, plus one weekday shift (afternoon or evening).
Pay & Benefits:
The starting pay rate is $14.00 per hour. This position is eligible for paid vacation, paid sick time, and bereavement pay.
To Apply:
Review the full job description online and consider joining our team! Complete, save, and send the PDF application to resume@balibrary.org.
About Us:
Our renovated, 21st century Library is a busy, friendly place that supports lifelong, active learning, and an appreciation for creativity and innovation. Customers of all ages and interests visit our Library, expecting to find excellent and informed service, and spaces designed for private work and group collaboration.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time Youth Services Librarian
Are you looking for a job in a friendly, positive work environment? The Barrington Area Library is recruiting for a full-time Librarian to join our Youth Services team. The Youth Services department is a lively, interactive environment – we even have a slide! – that encourages discovery and hands-on learning through play. This position offers a variety of responsibilities in a busy and innovative library.
About you:
- You enjoy interacting with and assisting kids of all ages (and their caregivers) and teens!
- You are creative, friendly, and have a passion for youth programming and children’s literature.
- You have a love of knowledge and learning.
- You feel energized by collaborating with others to create new projects.
Job Summary:
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate assigned services, projects, and programs, which may include preparing and training other staff to assist.
- Select and maintain one or more children’s and teen’s collections in accordance with the Library’s Resource Selection Policy.
- Initiate, plan, and present diverse and creative programs for children from birth-eighth grade and their caregivers, in support of department goals and community needs.
- Serve children from birth-eighth grade and their caregivers through expert-level reference, reader’s advisory, and basic technology assistance at in-person and virtual service points.
- Plan, promote, and provide outreach services for area schools, preschools, daycares, and community organizations.
- Actively promote Library services, materials, and programs to customers.
- Demonstrate good stewardship of physical and virtual spaces by preparing and merchandising department displays, continually maintaining interactive areas, and producing and updating content for the Library’s web presence, as assigned.
Scheduling:
Full-time schedule is 37.5 hours per week. Schedule is generally M-F with one weekday evening, and rotating Friday night and weekend hours. Must be flexible and able to rotate schedule to include day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time/37.5 hours per week, exempt (salaried) position. Starting pay range is $57,000 - $58,500 per year. Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine offer made within this range. In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package that includes:
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Participation in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) - retirement, disability, and life
- Basic life insurance
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
- Master of Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least 2 years of experience in providing library service to children, including children’s programming.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
- Knowledge of collections for children birth-eighth grade.
- Able to use computers, software, and other public library technologies.
To Apply:
Review the full job description online and consider joining our team! Complete, save, and email the PDF application, a cover letter, resume, and references, to resume@balibrary.org
About Us:
Our renovated, 21st century Library is a busy, friendly place that supports lifelong, active learning, and an appreciation for creativity and innovation. Customers of all ages and interests visit our Library, expecting to find excellent and informed service, and spaces designed for private work and group collaboration.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-Time Custodian
Are you looking for a part-time job in a friendly, positive work environment? Consider joining the Barrington Area Library team to serve customers in our community.
About You:
- You enjoy working in a team atmosphere which promotes positive working relationships.
- You care about ensuring a clean and safe environment for customers and staff.
- You are reliable!
- You enjoy providing a high level of customer service to staff and customers.
- You know or can readily learn and use standard building systems, equipment, and tools.
- You have prior custodial experience (a plus but not required).
- You are a high school graduate or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness by performing general custodial tasks, cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and other related tasks.
- Complete set-up, take down, and moving of furniture for meetings and events.
- Monitor the facility during work hours to assess safety, cleanliness, and supplies.
- Perform grounds cleaning, snow removal, and salting.
- Work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction from the supervisor.
- Understand how to safely prepare, store, and use all chemicals.
- Possess basic knowledge and skills to use internal software programs including Microsoft Office for email and documents.
Hours and Pay:
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Scheduling is generally 15 hours per week (4-5 hour shifts). Pay range is $17.50 - $18.50 per hour. Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine offer made within this range.
To Apply:
Review the full job description online and consider joining our team! Complete, save and email the PDF application to resume@balibrary.org.
About Us:
Our renovated, 21st century Library is a busy, friendly place that supports lifelong, active learning, and an appreciation for creativity and innovation. Customers of all ages and interests visit our Library, expecting to find excellent and informed service, and spaces designed for private work and group collaboration.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.