Adult Services Librarian

Join our team! We are a tech-savvy, customer-service focused library looking for a friendly, creative, and dynamic person to work in our Adult Services Department. In addition to staffing a public desk, our Adult Services Department offers a wide variety of arts & crafts programs, lectures, book discussions, special events, and hands-on technology classes, including 3D print design, laser-printing with our Glowforge, and other projects in our Makerspace. If you're passionate about working with people and enjoy working on a collaborative team, this job is for you. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, as well as participation in the Illinois Mutual Retirement Fund retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• May act as a person-in-charge when supervisors aren’t present: opening and closing the Library, interpreting & enforcing library policies.

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services. Assist individuals of all ages in finding information, locating and suggesting materials, and conducting research inquiries.

• Maintain a working knowledge of adult literature, movies, popular culture, and trends.

• Provide instruction on the Library’s digital platforms, databases, and other resources.

• Assist patrons with technology - email, Microsoft Office products, internet navigation, printing station, etc.

• Design, implement, and evaluate Library programs, including hands-on technology and makerspace projects. 

• Create and maintain displays and booklists that promote the Library’s collections.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MLS from an ALA accredited graduate library school or equivalent education level is required. Current MLS students are welcome to apply.

• One year experience working in a public library or equivalent setting.

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• The ability to communicate effectively, use good judgment in the decision making process, and work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Please review our full job description. 

The Frankfort Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.