Librarian I Job at City of Woodstock Illinois in Woodstock

FULL-TIME LIBRARIAN I
WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

The City of Woodstock is pleased to be recruiting for a Full-Time Librarian I at the Woodstock Public Library. We are seeking an energetic individual, passionate about his/her work.

Woodstock Welcomes You!

The City of Woodstock is a charming historic community of 25,630, located 55 miles northwest of Chicago on Metra rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Woodstock is a community unlike any other boasting historic 19th century buildings, dining, entertainment, accommodations, specialty shops, professional services, art galleries, and live theater. The City employs approximately 345 (full, part-time and seasonal) employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as Office of the City Manager, Development Services - Building & Planning, Development Services - Engineering & Operations, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Public Library, Opera House, Police, Public Works and Recreation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make the City of Woodstock the best community it can be.

Job Summary:

The City of Woodstock is seeking to fill a Full-Time Librarian I position with the Woodstock Public Library. This Librarian I (MLS) position is responsible to assist patrons in locating and using materials/information; provide information and collection development for assigned program area(s); and implement and/or maintain library resources and services. The work is performed under the direction of the Assistant Library Director or the Head of Youth Services.

Schedule:

The days and hours for this position are as follows:

• Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
• Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Every Other)
• Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Every Other)

For a complete description of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years library experience
• Proficiency in Spanish language skills
• Experience managing social media platforms

Please note that this position may also be filled at a lower paygrade (Library Specialist at $20.36 per hour) by a chosen candidate without an MLS degree, rather a bachelors degree and on track to obtain an MLS.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting annual salary for this full-time, exempt/salaried role is $55,025.57. Additionally, an excellent benefits package is provided including, but not limited to, group health insurance and IMRF pension.

Deadline: Open until filled.

The City reserves the right to select only the most qualified applicants for an interview. The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.