Youth Community Engagement Librarian (Full-Time)

Glenview Public Library•Glenview, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Glenview Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Youth Services Community Engagement Librarian to join their team. This role focuses on connecting Glenview’s youngest residents and their families with valuable resources, enriching programs, and welcoming library experiences that support learning and growth. The ideal candidate loves working with children, creating engaging and developmentally appropriate experiences for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families through library programs and outreach, and is committed to the importance of play in child development. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $57,000 to $61,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population
Knowledge of products, services, and current trends and issues in library practices for youth
Knowledge of and interest in media, fiction, and nonfiction materials for youth
Successfully handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Can listen, analyze, solve problems, and exercise good judgment when handling both routine and non-routine issues
Works independently and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
Adaptable to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows
Can operate a personal computer; has knowledge of ILS software, email, and Microsoft Windows 365
Ability to learn, instruct others, and perform basic troubleshooting on a variety of library technologies
Ability to adjust work schedule to support programming and outreach needs
Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to travel to off-site events, including securing reliable transportation; if driving, must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and maintain proof of current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program is preferred; candidates with substantial progress toward the MLIS (with graduation anticipated within one year) will be considered
A master's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field may be considered in lieu of the MLIS when accompanied by relevant professional library experience
Candidates without a master’s degree must also possess a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible library experience working with adults or in a comparable role

Responsibilities

Lead preschool-focused programming, including weekly storytimes, and plan large-scale early literacy fair and other events
Coordinate outreach services and resources for local preschools and childcare centers
Build and strengthen relationships with community partners to support early childhood initiatives
Design, implement, and evaluate engaging experiences in our new play space that encourages exploration and early learning and help refine future offerings
Plan and develop large-scale programs and events for young children and their caregivers