Assistant Library Director/Reference Librarian

Assistant Library Director/Reference Librarian

C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District is taking applications for the position of Assistant Library Director. To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume by mail, in person, or via email. Full job description can be found here. Applicants will have until January 31, 2025, to submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

Company Overview:

C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District is in Mt Vernon, IL, in Jefferson County (approximately 140 miles southeast of Springfield, IL, 80 miles east of St Louis, MO, and 90 miles west of Evansville, IN). The Library has a service population of just over 36,000 residents. The Library was established as a City Library in 1899 and became a District Library in 1989, expanding the District to its current size (15 townships) in 2003.

Job Summary:

Assistant Library Director/Reference Librarian supports the Library Director in implementing the decisions and policies of the Board of Directors in compliance with the State of Illinois Public Library District Act of 1991. They also supervise the Reference Department and Adult Services/Programming.

• Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)
• Job Duration: Indefinite
• Min Experience: 5 Years library experience
• Min Education: Library Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Job Category: Administration/Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee library operations when Director is absent
• Supervise staff on the second floor
• Work closely with Director and all staff
• Assist with collection development
• Develop and plan programming for Adult Department
• Prepare monthly staff schedules
• Give support to other supervisors
• Work closely with Illinois Heartland Library System automation and cataloging staff
• Become familiar with E-rate
• Learn how to write grants
• Learn legal issues related to district libraries
• Assist with Tech Services and cataloging responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Requirements

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Degree in Library Science (and a minimum of 5 years Library experience)
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of library operation
• Cataloging experience (preferred)
• Ability to engage in public relations with all ages

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution (preferred).
• Three years of supervisory, management, and administrative experience.
• Five years of library experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.