Employment

Librarian

Job Summary

The librarian is responsible for developing and supporting all efforts necessary to maintain a public library, responsive to the community’s needs for information, education, and recreation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Librarian develops library policies, monitors library services, develops and manages the budget, creates public relations materials, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the physical plant, and plans programming. In addition, the Librarian serves as a member ex officio of the Board of Trustees to insure a consistent flow of communication.

Planning and Policy-Making

A clear statement of library policies insures that decisions about all aspects of the NRLD are consistent and fair. Working with the Board, the Librarian:

Library Services

The regular assessment and development of library services is important to fulfilling the NRLD mission. To support these efforts the Librarian:

Financial Operations

The coordination of all aspects of fundraising and expenses is vital to insuring the financial stability of the NRLD. In order to insure efficient and responsible management of the library budget the Librarian:

Public Relations

To ensure the community knows about library programs and services and to build a positive image of NRLD, the Librarian:

Personnel Management

As the immediate supervisor of all library personnel, the Librarian:

Physical Plant Management

The Librarian’s oversees all aspects of the physical plant, grounds and equipment. The Librarian:

Board of Trustees Representative

The Librarian informs the Board of Trustees of all relevant library business. As an ex officio member of the board, the Librarian:

Professional Development

To stay aware of new trends in library management and technology, legal issues facing libraries, and new ideas for programming the Librarian:

The Librarian’s job also includes any other duties that are requested by the Board of Directors or that are essential to ensuring that the NRLD provides the best possible library service to the community. The Librarian will be evaluated by the Board annually.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule and Benefits

30-32 hours per week; $19/hour; paid vacation and sick leave; IMRF pension; mileage reimbursement for workshops and trainings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assistant Librarian

Job Summary

The Assistant Librarian helps keep the library running smoothly during daily operations. Performs responsible and varied clerical work in circulation, interlibrary loan, materials processing and shelf maintenance. Assists patrons in finding information and using library services and facilities.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Additional Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule and Benefits

12 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling. Wages: $17/hour. Part time employees scheduled to work at least 50% of full time as defined by policy (12.5 hours per week) will receive sick leave, vacation and holiday pay benefits as a function of the percentage of their employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Programming Librarian

Newman Regional Library District serves the residents of Newman and southern Murdock Townships and surrounding areas by providing friendly service and access to information for all visitors. Newman Regional Library hosts over 10,000 physical items with many more digital items available via our online services.

Position Description

Job Summary

The Programming Librarian will be primarily responsible for organizing fun and educational events for patrons of all ages with a focus on youth events. In addition, the Programming Librarian will provide excellent customer service and assist the librarian in the smooth running of the library during all open hours, including performing responsible and varied clerical work in circulation, interlibrary loan, materials processing and shelf maintenance, and assisting patrons in finding information and using library services and facilities.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Additional Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school education or equivalent. Experience with customer service is a plus. Proficiency with modern technology including, but not limited, to popular modern operating systems (Windows, iOS, Android), office software, web browsers and the internet. Keyboarding proficiency. Physical requirements: lift and carry 40 lbs., pulling, pushing, alternate standing and sitting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and reaching overhead.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with natural curiosity and a creative problem solver who has a passion for community service and connecting people with information.

Work Schedule and Benefits

Hours per week: 20 (with flexibility in scheduling, within the hours of the Library open schedule, and will include Saturdays.)

Wages: $16/hour.

Paid sick and vacation time at the percentage of the appointment.

No health insurance or retirement fund.

How to apply:

You may submit a resume with cover letter to the librarian during business hours of the library or by email at librarian@newmanlibrary.org. Position is open until filled.

For further information:

Contact Matthew Hales, librarian@newmanlibrary.org

The Newman Regional Library District is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.