Current Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment at Lake Villa District Library. LVDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites interested and qualified individuals to apply for open positions. Applications and resumes are accepted for posted positions only.
Adult Services Collection Development Librarian
Lake Villa District Library (LVDL) is seeking a savvy, enthusiastic and experienced librarian to provide a strong emphasis on collection development for the Adult Services Department. It’s an exciting time at LVDL, as we look forward to moving into a new building in the not-too-distant future. We need someone to bring a strategic focus to shaping the direction of the Adult Services collection.
From developing new collections both virtual and physical; to evaluating how best to deploy current collections; to promotion and merchandising ... this job offers a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about how to best provide a wide array of materials for the library’s many patrons. Other responsibilities include providing direct customer service support to the public through reference, reader’s advisory, and catalog assistance.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in and a passion for collection development; an affinity for using statistics to help drive and evaluate collection development efforts; and experience with online collection development tools. We’re looking for someone with creativity, excellent interpersonal skills, and a very healthy sense of humor!
This position reports to the Head of Adult Services and will collaborate closely with Adult Services staff as well as staff in other departments.
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Qualifications
- MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
- Strong interest in and knowledge of popular literature, genres, popular culture, and information resources
- Experience in collection development required
- Public library experience required
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours/week. Schedule includes regular weekday hours (including evenings) and weekend hours on a rotational basis.
Salary
$43,108/yr. BOQ, plus benefits.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and application to Tara Caldara, Head of Adult Services, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046. Email submissions to hr@lvdl.org.
Deadline to Apply
Friday, June 22, 2019, or until position is filled.
To submit the printable application, email a completed copy to hr@lvdl.org or return a hard copy to the library. (Applications can also be found at the Circulation desk)
To submit the fillable application electronically, please download the PDF to your computer, fill in the fields, and submit to hr@lvdl.org.
Adult Services Reference Associate
Lake Villa District Library (LVDL) is seeking an enthusiastic addition to our Adult Services team. It’s an exciting time at LVDL, as we look forward to moving into a new building in the not-too-distant future.
Our ideal candidate will have an aptitude for technology, experience or interest in reader’s advisory, and excellent customer service skills. We’re looking for someone with creativity, excellent interpersonal skills, and a very healthy sense of humor!
This position reports to the Head of Adult Services and will collaborate closely with Adult Services staff.
See full job description.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with one year public library experience OR
- LTA or Associate’s degree with two years’ public library experience.
- Schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
- Access to transportation.
Hours
Part-time, 18 hours/week. Schedule includes regular weekday hours (including evenings) and weekend hours on a rotational basis.
Salary
$16.86/hour BOQ, plus benefits.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and application to Tara Caldara, Head of Adult Services, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046. Email submissions to hr@lvdl.org.
Deadline to Apply
Friday, June 22, 2019, or until position is filled.
To submit the printable application, email a completed copy to hr@lvdl.org or return a hard copy to the library. (Applications can also be found at the Circulation desk)
To submit the fillable application electronically, please download the PDF to your computer, fill in the fields, and submit to hr@lvdl.org.
Shelver
Seeking detail orientated individual for the Shelving Department
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include the maintaining and shelving of all collections.
Qualifications: Must have a keen knowledge of numeric and alphabetical order, this is a necessity.
Hours: Daytime, evenings and weekends
Pay: $9.94 per hour
To apply, please submit a completed application to hr@lvdl.org.
Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until position is filled.
To submit the printable application, email a completed copy to hr@lvdl.org or return a hard copy to the library. (Applications can also be found at the Circulation desk)
To submit the fillable application electronically, please download the PDF to your computer, fill in the fields, and submit to hr@lvdl.org.