KidSpace Desk Associate

Are you passionate about engaging young minds and creating a welcoming environment for children to explore the joys of reading and learning? Join our team as a Library Associate where you’ll provide top-notch customer service and support our collections and spaces. This is an ideal position for a motivated, community-oriented individual with a knack for working with children and their families.

Primary job duties include:

• Offers readers' advisory and reference services, referring complex inquiries to librarians.
• Guides children and caregivers in using our online catalog and digital resources.
• Assists with technology-related questions, library equipment, and explaining library policies.
• Supports children’s activities, programs, and events, including setup and clean-up.
• Maintains an inviting and organized environment within KidSpace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A real “people person,” enthusiastic, caring, friendly, and empathetic.
• Someone who enjoys working with children in an energetic and highly active environment.
• A team player who thinks quickly on their feet as decisions need to be made.

18 hours per week – includes nights and rotating weekends.

Two positions available.  Please specify the position you are applying for on your application.

 

• Position 1: Monday 5:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday 2:00-6:00 pm, every other weekend (Saturday 8:30 am-2:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm)

 

• Position 2: Tuesday 8:30 am-12:30pm, Wednesday 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Thursday 8:30 am-12:30 pm, every other weekend (Saturday 8:30 am-2:30 pm and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm)

Pay Rate:  $21.00 per hour – Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline → Open Until Filled. 

Application Instructions → Please review the job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Please fill out the Application and submit it with a cover letter and resume to → jobs@gailborden.info.

 

 

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Branch Children’s Services Manager

Gail Borden Public Library is looking for a dynamic, positive, creative, and experienced Librarian to join our versatile, cross-trained Branch Library Services Department to oversee and lead our Children’s Services team at two vibrant branch libraries. The successful individual in this position will be a reliable, motivated, and energetic team player who makes customers feel at home and can be an exemplary Person-in-Charge when needed.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage Branch Programming Associates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Oversee Children’s Areas at the Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch, ensuring engaging and well-maintained spaces for children and families.
• Develop and oversee high-quality children’s and family programming at both branches.
• Participate in Branch Library Services Management Team to align services and programs with the library’s mission.

Qualifications: 

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in a public library position including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and evaluating children’s and family programs.
• Knowledge of early literacy principles, child development, and trends in library services for children and families.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to drive between the Branches.
• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills a plus

Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) split between both Branch locations. Schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Salary: $63,063 - $66,216 per year. Offers are made within this range based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Click here for benefit information.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE → February 21, 2025

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → jobs@gailborden.info.