Member Services Librarian

The Pinnacle Library Cooperative has an opening for a full-time Member Services Librarian. This position works 40 hours per week.

Working closely with the consortium’s Director, the Member Services Librarian provides training and instruction to staff of member libraries, as well as general system support. This is a unique position, suitable for library professionals who want to use their experience to support library staff throughout a consortium of 6 public  this role, you’ll use your library programming skills to create training opportunities for staff, your reference experience to research issues related to the integrated library system (ILS), and your networking skills to build effective working relationships with staff across member libraries.

Core

Job Functions:

• Develops and maintains training resources and procedural documentation for member libraries on all modules of the integrated library system, including Circulation, Public Services, and Technical Services.
• Instructs library staff in the use of the Cooperative’s integrated library system and related systems through in-person and virtual training sessions.
• Liaisons with Cooperative’s committees and networking groups to facilitate communication throughout the cooperative.
• Creates and maintains day-to-day financial records for the Cooperative.
• Performs regular data cleanup tasks in the Cooperative’s Integrated Library System
• Attends professional meetings, both internal and external to the Cooperative.
• Facilitates communication with member libraries through the creation of the Cooperative’s monthly newsletter.
• Assists with the operations of the Cooperative’s integrated library system and other related systems.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a field consistent with the responsibilities of the position required. MLS or current MLS students preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience working with public libraries or integrated library systems required. Familiarity with Polaris is preferred.
• Working knowledge of core public library functions, including Circulation, Public Services, and Technical Services.
• Knowledge and experience in producing training materials required.
• Ability to use sound judgement in applying the principles of librarianship in a customer-driven manner.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G Suite).
• Demonstrated experience in incorporating technology into training and other services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, transitioning between solo and team-based projects as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Must be able to input data, read computer screens, type, file, and operate office equipment.
• Requires access to reliable transportation.
• Scheduled hours are flexible, but may include days, nights, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed. The position requires occasional travel to member libraries.

The salary for the position is $25/hr ($52,000 annually) Benefits include:

• 160 hours of vacation annually. Vacation is pro-rated the first year of employment.
• 96 hours of sick time; pro-rated the first year of employment. Sick time can accumulate up to 320 hours.
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
• Option for health insurance: a high-deductible PPO, a low-deductible PPO, and an HMO. The Cooperative pays 80% of the cost of the lowest-cost insurance plan for employee coverage. Dependent coverage may be purchased at cost.
• Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Two days of personal time after one year of employment.

Pinnacle Library Cooperative
20670 City Center Blvd.
Crest Hill , IL 60403

Pinnacle Library Cooperative, Will County

Primarily weekday, daytime hours, but occasional night and weekend work may be required.