CURRENT OPENINGS

Updated May 31, 2023
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The Oak Lawn Public Library has an opening for a full-time Youth Services Associate, Grade VI, in the Youth Services Department. This is a 37 ½ – hours per week “non-exempt” position with a work schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Salary is $34,576.80 per year in the Youth Services Department. An excellent benefits package includes position with a full benefits package, (i.e., vacation, sick, personal business, birthday holiday, and insurance benefits as well as IMRF pension plan participation), per the current Administrative Regulation ARs.

Job Duties:

• Support the Youth Services Department by initiating and reinforcing consistent workflow, providing excellent youth services, and assisting with programming and promotions.
• The nature of assigned tasks and responsibilities will depend, in part, upon the number of hours scheduled.
• Oversee the youth reference desk in coordination with department librarians. Answer directional questions placed via any format. Assist patrons in locating information and materials. Assist patrons in the use of library equipment. Provide reader’s advisory service.
• Plan and conduct programs and outreach initiatives in cooperation with and under the supervision of department librarians including but not limited to in-person, virtual, and off-site programming.
• Coordinate with department librarians to promote the library’s physical and digital collections relevant to community needs; recommend collection materials for library purchase, assist with inventory and weeding projects.
• Collect and maintain department statistics. Maintain and request supplies.
• Keep informed of developments in the library and youth services fields through reading and participation in professional activities and meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by department supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for Youth Services Department in the absence of the supervisor and/or department librarians.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Minimum of three years library experience; Interest and ability in working with the public, specifically children; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to create and present viable public programs; Ability to work independently and with attention to detail; High degree of computer literacy Schedule includes evenings and weekends.

To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, three professional references, and employment application to olpljobs@olpl.org. All documents are required for jobs consideration. Failure to follow the instructions provided will result in an automatic disqualification.

The Oak Lawn Public Library has an opening for a part-time Youth Services Assistant, Grade III, in the Youth Services Department. This is a 24 hours per week “non-exempt” level 2 position with a work schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Salary is $13.31 per hour in the Youth Services Department. An excellent benefits package includes position with a full benefits package, (i.e., vacation, sick, personal business, birthday holiday, and insurance benefits as well as IMRF pension plan participation), per the current Administrative Regulation ARs.

Job Duties:

• Support the Youth Services Department by initiating and reinforcing consistent workflow, providing excellent youth services, and assisting with programming and promotions.
• The nature of assigned tasks and responsibilities will depend, in part, upon the number of hours scheduled.
• Oversee the youth reference desk in coordination with department librarians. Answer directional questions placed via any format. Assist patrons in locating information and materials. Assist patrons in the use of library equipment. Provide reader’s advisory service.
• Support programming, including but not limited to, material preparation and assistance during programs.
• Assist in maintenance of the library’s physical collection, including shelving and book repair.
• Keep informed of developments in the library and youth services fields through reading and participation in professional activities and meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by department supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for Youth Services Department in the absence of the supervisor and/or department librarians.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma; Library experience preferred; Interest and ability in working with the public, specifically children; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to work independently and with attention to detail; High degree of computer literacy; Schedule includes evenings and weekends. 

To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, three professional references, and employment application to olpljobs@olpl.org. All documents are required for jobs consideration. Failure to follow the instructions provided will result in an automatic disqualification.

Compensation and Personnel Policy
In accordance with Section 7.3 of the Open Meetings Act, a list of all employees whose total compensation package exceeds $75,000 is available from the Library Director or the Administrative Secretary.

Personnel Policy
GENERAL – The Personnel Policy of the Library does not give any employee or potential employee a property or liberty interest in a specific classification or position. The overall responsibility for selection and hiring of staff lies with the Director. Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check and formal approval by the director.

CITIZENSHIP – The Library requires that employees hired after November 6, 1986, be either a United States citizen or authorized to be employed in the United States. Verification of this must be provided at the time of hiring and shall consist of either a United States passport, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, an unexpired foreign passport authorizing U.S. employment, or a resident alien card containing the applicant’s identification and U.S. employment authorization. If applicants do not have any of the above documents, they may provide instead the following combination of documents: either a Social Security Card or U.S. Birth Certificate, and a driver’s license or similar State identification.

AGE – The Library does not employ individuals under the age of 16 unless proper work permits are obtained and verified prior to the commencement of employment. Any employee working with a work permit shall have a limited work schedule to accommodate school night work restrictions. The library has no mandatory retirement age.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT – The Oak Lawn Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, faith, ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other factor prohibited by law.