Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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Arlington Heights Memorial Library, a library in the Libraries industry, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join its team. The library employs between 201-500 employees. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library has three open positions: * **Youth Services Librarian - Tween:** This on-site position offers an annual salary starting at $53,078–$66,347 depending on qualifications. The Youth Services Librarian - Tween will join the Youth Services team to develop and deliver services for tweens (grades 4-6) and their families. Responsibilities include providing reference and readers’ advisory services, maintaining displays, presenting programs, and collaborating with staff. Requirements include 1-3 years of library or customer service experience, experience in programming, and a Master of Library Science degree is required. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a schedule primarily Monday-Friday with evening and weekend shifts. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks vacation plus personal leave, 13 paid holidays, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, and the availability of 457/Roth savings plan, as well as optional benefits. * **Circulation Assistant:** This is an on-site, part-time position, averaging 15 hours per week, with a starting pay of $15.86 per hour. The Circulation Assistant is responsible for checking materials in and out, handling money, registering new customers, and assisting customers using library databases. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Flexibility in scheduling and participation in a weekend rotation is required. Shifts include daytime, evenings, and weekend hours on a six-week rotation. No benefits are offered for this position. * **Bookmobile Driver:** The library is seeking a full-time Bookmobile Driver for its on-site position. Responsibilities include operating the mobile library, providing customer service, and ensuring the safety of passengers. A valid Class "B" commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required, or the willingness to obtain one within 6 months. This position requires customer service experience, ability to lift and carry materials, and strong organizational skills. The schedule includes Monday-Friday afternoon/evening shifts, as well as occasional weekend shifts. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 2 weeks vacation plus personal leave, 13 paid holidays, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, the availability of 457/Roth savings plan, as well as optional benefits. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library utilizes various technologies in its operations, including Customer Service, Programming, Reference Services, Readers' Advisory, Youth Literature, Adolescent Development, Interactive Programming, Collaboration, Outreach Services, Event Planning, Communication, Teamwork, Creativity, Flexibility, Advocacy, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Money Handling, Library Databases, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Safety Compliance, Positive Attitude, and Community Engagement. The available positions are all on-site. The Youth Services Librarian - Tween and Bookmobile Driver positions are full-time, while the Circulation Assistant is part-time. The Youth Services Librarian - Tween has a schedule primarily Monday-Friday, with evening and weekend shifts. The Circulation Assistant position requires flexibility, with daytime, evening, and weekend hours. The Bookmobile Driver has Monday-Friday afternoon/evening shifts, and occasional weekend shifts. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the positions: 1. **What are the required qualifications for the Youth Services Librarian - Tween position?** A Master of Library Science is required, along with 1-3 years of library or customer service experience. Experience in developing and presenting interactive programming for individuals and group audiences and enthusiasm and knowledge regarding youth literature are also needed. 2. **What are the hours for the Circulation Assistant position?** The Circulation Assistant position is part-time, averaging 15 hours per week. 3. **What type of driver's license is required for the Bookmobile Driver position?** A valid class "B" commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required, or the willingness to obtain one within 6 months. 4. **What is the starting pay for the Circulation Assistant position?** Pay starts at $15.86 per hour. 5. **What are the benefits offered to the Youth Services Librarian - Tween?** Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 4 weeks vacation plus personal leave, 13 paid holidays, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, and the availability of 457/Roth savings plan, as well as optional benefits. 6. **What is the scheduling like for the Bookmobile Driver position?** The schedule includes Monday-Friday afternoon/evening shifts, and occasional weekend shifts. 7. **How can I ensure delivery of correspondence from the library?** Be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list.