Adult and Teen Librarian

PURPOSE: As part of the professional Adult Services team, this position will provide friendly information
and media advisory services to the public at our Adult Services and High School Hub desks. The person
in this position must have excellent interpersonal skills. The person in this position will support our primary
Teen and Adult Services Librarian in providing a consistent, supportive adult presence to young people,
especially those of high school age, within the Library. This position may include teen programming and
outreach to schools and area organizations that work with our community’s teenagers, with a focus on
building relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited school. At least one year of
experience in a public-facing role in a library or other public service setting. Knowledge of professional
library procedures, systems, organization, and resources. Excellent organizational skills to develop,
execute, and evaluate efficacy of popular programs. Enthusiasm for library services to adults and teens.
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for literature and popular culture. Must be willing and able to work days,
evenings, and weekends.

ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; and a positive, helpful, and tactful
demeanor. In-depth understanding of the principles and mission of the public library to meet the
community’s needs for information, lifelong learning, and recreation. Ability to conduct effective reference
interviews and stay calm under pressure. Demonstrated ability to work productively as part of a team as
well as independently with minimal supervision. Organized, detail-oriented, with capacity to multi-task and
follow through on assignments. Exercises initiative, assumes responsibility, and handles difficult situations
effectively and in a professional manner. Comfortable working with children, teens, and adults. Possesses
an aptitude for various technologies and is comfortable troubleshooting.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves the public, assisting with informational, advisory, and technological

questions at Adult Services and High School Hub desks as assigned. Maintains working knowledge of

available library resources for research and recreation. Selects, develops, and maintains the collection in

designated areas. Promotes the collection through displays and creation of bibliographies. Assists with

library programs and conducts library outreach as assigned. May design or facilitate public programs, as

assigned. Participates in library/networking professional organizations by attending conferences, reading

journals, keeping up-to-date on trends in technology, and updating skills. Understands and enforces

library policies and procedures. Performs person-in-charge duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires bending, stooping, and kneeling to reach ground-

level shelves; stretching and reaching shelves up to 6 ft high; communicating with the public to hear and

respond clearly to specific needs; regularly working in front of a computer; pushing and pulling up to 75

lbs. to transport materials; and lifting up to 35 lbs. Must have stamina to engage with the public for

sustained periods while maintaining positive and enthusiastic communication.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 12 months.
This job description is a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the position, and is not intended

to list every possible task that an employee may be directed to perform.

HOURS: 35 hours/week including days, evenings, and weekends.

SALARY: $32.12/hour

POSTED: 10/1/26

BENEFITS: Vacation, sick days, and holidays; Medical and Dental insurance; IMRF

Starting Date: ASAP

Submit resume and cover letter to:
Mary Kay Stiff, Head of Adult Services, mstiff@egvpl.org

Open until filled.

POSTED: 10/1/26