Full time: 37.5 hours/week (exempt); includes one evening shift and weekend rotation as scheduled 

Status: Non-exempt 

Job Description: River Forest Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic Children’s Services Librarian to join our creative and collaborative Children’s Services Department, serving kids from age 0 through 4^th grade and their families. The ideal candidate has genuine enthusiasm for working with children in a library setting and a passion for children’s literature, experience with outreach, storytimes and other programming for kids, and loves interacting with the community. We are a small library and very collaborative, thus the ideal candidate will not only work well independently, but also within a team driven environment. 

The Children’s Services Librarian will assist the Manager of Children’s Services with: 

• Developing and implementing a wide range of programs for children (from age 0 through 4^th grade) 

• Managing and maintaining Children’s print and digital collections  

• Outreach programming within the community 

• Providing reference and readers’ advisory services in the Children’s Room 

• Regular and ongoing administrative tasks within the Department 

 Requirements:  

• MLS from an ALA accredited school  

• At least one year of experience working in a library setting 

• At least one year of experience working with children and their families 

Starting Salary Range: $26.04-$30.63/hr., depending on qualifications.  

Benefits: Health and dental. Participation in IMRF. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time offered. 

Carefully review the full job description and our Culture Statement.  

Please email a cover letter and resume in PDF format to employment@riverforestlibrary.org. No phone calls please.  

The River Forest Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.