Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hrs./per week
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Four-weekday shifts: 9-5, an occasional Friday 9:15 - 5:15
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One evening shift 1:15-9:15,
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An entire weekend once every four weeks: Saturdays 8:45 - 5:15 and Sundays 12:45 - 5:15. The full-time CS Specialist will be Person in Charge (PIC) on both Saturday and Sunday.
Salary: $25.16 - $31.46/hr. DOQ. $31.46/hr. is the midpoint. Internal equity is used to determine the rate of pay.
Position Details
The Addison Public Library seeks a customer-focused Children's Services Specialist to help connect patrons with their interests and information needs. In this role, you will provide exceptional patron experiences at the Children's Services desk, plan and deliver children's programming, lead storytime (both inside and outside the building), respond to one-on-one meeting requests, and design and implement craft kits. Our Specialists support a learning culture and are expected to share their expertise with coworkers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on special projects and participate in library-wide committees.
What We Are Looking For:
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A great communicator with a positive attitude, knowledge of child development, developmental milestones, and literacy, with a passion for working with children and connecting them to books.
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An excellent researcher who stays current with pop culture and publishing trends and knows tools and techniques to provide readers' advisory and references.
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Proficiency in the use of technology, with the patience and professionalism to guide others.
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An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred. Enrollment in an ALA-accredited library science graduate program may be considered in place of the degree requirement.
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Two years of experience working with children is required.
Our community and your coworkers are also diverse, so it's essential to be comfortable engaging with people of various ages, cultures, and abilities.
What We Offer:
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Generous accrued paid time off, including four weeks of vacation annually, two weeks of sick leave, four personal business leave days, and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
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100% employer-paid health insurance (with a yearly health screening), dental, vision, and life insurance.
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IMRF membership and other retirement plans.
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Encouragement for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement.
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A diverse community that actively uses and supports its public library.
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An organizational culture that embraces change and supports trying new ideas.
The Addison Public Library is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and literacy by providing opportunities to explore, create, and connect. We value cultural inclusiveness, respect, diversity of thought, intellectual freedom, ethical and effective stewardship of resources, engagement with community members, and protection of user privacy and confidentiality.
We strongly encourage bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants to apply. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.