Adult Programming Librarian

The Glen Ellyn Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, organized, and team-oriented individual to join the Adult Department as a temporary Programming Librarian during a planned extended staff absence. This temporary position is expected to end March 29, 2025. 

The temporary adult programming librarian will facilitate a full slate of pre-planned adult programs and participate in planning, developing, and evaluating library programs and outreach to adults. Other duties include providing readers’ advisory and reference services at our busy information desk, assisting members with downloadable and streaming media, computers, study rooms, printing/copying, and voter registration. We are a collaborative and supportive workplace that embraces innovation while delivering excellent customer service to community members. Successful candidates will embrace technological innovation, enjoy connecting with books, movies, and music, have strong attention to detail, and have knowledge of and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Adaptability and a sense of humor are a plus! 

The library offers an agile and supportive environment, including a flexible schedule with the option of up to 20% remote work. Benefits include:  

• IMRF  
• Medical, dental insurance  
• Up to four weeks of vacation per year  
• Paid holidays, personal time, and sick leave  

**Qualifications and Experience **

• Bachelor’s Degree or its demonstrated equivalent experience will be considered. MLIS students are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of one year of successful work experience in a public contact position. 

**Hours: ** Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week. The schedule is flexible and may include daytime, evening, and weekend days by rotation. 

Diversity Statement We seek diverse candidates who reflect different identities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. All abilities are encouraged to apply.  

About the Library and Community The mission of Glen Ellyn Public Library is to serve the community as a vibrant center for accurate information, robust learning, and personal discovery.  

We believe that a community flourishes when it sees itself reflected in its library and uses the library as a window for discovery.  

We exist to provide an open, vibrant center that builds community where all people can connect, explore new trends, and find trustworthy, reliable information to feed their curiosity.  

We demonstrate it by offering dynamic, modern spaces, a broad range of resources and timely events, trusted and welcoming staff, and a commitment to the wellbeing of our community.  

Glen Ellyn Public Library serves a community of almost 29,000 people, and is located about 20 miles west of Chicago. We recently adopted a new five-year strategic plan, with the focus of being an anchor institution in the community. 

Applying Apply by clicking on the blue tab "Apply for This Job" located at the top right corner on the jobs page. When using a Mac to apply, use a browser other than Safari. Communication with applicants is made via email through BambooHR, our Applicant Tracking System. Please add BambooHR to your list of acceptable addresses in your email to ensure you receive emails during the application process. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know. 

How to Apply

Application Contact

Dawn Bussey

https://glenellynpubliclibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/72?source=aWQ9MjI%3D