Youth Services Librarian

Do you enjoy working with children of all ages? Are you looking for the opportunity to shape the experiences of youth and families at the Library? Green Hills Public Library District is seeking a creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic librarian to join the Youth Services Department.

This position assists patrons and performs a variety of tasks at our busy Youth Services Desk, which includes but is not limited to: reference service, readers advisory, collection development and maintenance, and material displays. Adjacent to the desk is a bank of computers, where Librarians are responsible for assisting patrons with various technology-related inquiries. In addition, Youth Services Librarians may participate in programming and outreach efforts of the Department.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of collection development principles, is proficient with technology, provides excellent customer service, is detail-oriented, and can successfully work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Additional paid leave under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois medical insurance
• Vision, dental, and life/AD&D insurance
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for job-related classes

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, or degree in progress.
• Minimum one year of experience in a library; public library experience with youth preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth.
• Fluency in Arabic, Polish, or Spanish is a plus.

Please submit resume along with the Green Hills Public Library District employment application, which can be found at greenhills library.org/about/employment. No phone calls, please. Applications and resumes may be submitted in-person or emailed to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . The Green Hills Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all positions are subject to a background check.

Green Hills Public Library District
10331 Interlochen Dr

Palos Hills , IL 60465

Green Hills Public Library District, Cook County

37.5 hour workweek. Shifts will include days and evenings in addition to a weekend rotation. Open availability is a plus.

$24.20-$30.25 per hour; offers are made within this range based on competencies and experience. $30.25 is the midpoint of the pay grade which is reserved for candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and have significant relevant experience.