Gail Borden Public Library

Class Visit Associate

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and customer service skills to join our KidSpace team at the Main Library location. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who makes customers feel at home, and – most importantly- enjoys working with children of all ages.

In this role, you will:

Lead presentations and tours for visitors in PreK-5^th grade.
Provide basic readers’ advisory and reference assistance at the KidSpace reference desk.
Assist customers with basic technology assistance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience working with children in group settings.
Familiarity with child development and children’s literature.
Ability to speak comfortably and distinctly in front of large crowds.
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications and tablets.
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a plus.

12 hours per week – Mon, Tues, Wed. 8:30am - 12:30pm

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for additional benefit information.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025, or Until Filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, a cover letter and a resume to jobs@gailborden.info.

Business & Career Services Librarian

Gail Borden Public Library is looking for a full-time librarian who is adaptive, kind, and innovative, to work at our Main Library location. This role is ideal for a librarian who is passionate about empowering individuals through career development, business support, and consumer literacy.

In this role, you will:

Provide general reference assistance and readers’ advisory to customers.
Review and edit the library’s resource guides and web pages for businesses and job hunters.
Build relationships with community partners.
Plan, prepare, and teach in-house programs, classes, and events.
Serve as U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent.

Qualifications:

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school.
Previous public library experience preferred.
Public presentation experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly desired.

Other eligibility requirements to serve as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent are as follows:

U.S. citizen or a U.S. non-citizen national
18 years of age or older
Does not have a record of either: (i) A Federal or State felony conviction; or (ii) A misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, including but not limited to embezzlement, identity theft, misappropriation, document fraud, drug offenses, or dishonesty in carrying out a responsibility involving public trust.

Full-time (37.5 hours/week) - Schedule includes weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Salary: $62,517 to $65,642 Offers will be made within this range based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Click here for benefit information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE → Open Until Filled

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → jobs@gailborden.info.

Elementary School Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about literacy, education, and community engagement? Do you love working with kids and building partnerships that make a difference? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our Mobile Library Services team.

This position develops, coordinates, and implements educational outreach services for grade school students, principals, teachers, librarians, and parents with the goal of equitable access to information, reading materials, and the acquisition of literacy skills. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative work environment and is enthusiastic about connecting children and educators to library services.

In this role you will:

Coordinate outreach and programming for grade school students at schools and community sites.
Collaborate with teachers, principals, school librarians, and community organizations.
Provide access to library resources, promote reading and support the development of lifelong learning
Coordinate the children’s Summer Reading Challenge with community partners.
Assist with Bookmobile visits to schools.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience working with children in group settings.
Experience engaging with grade school-aged children.
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills required.

Full-time, non-exempt position (37.5 hours per week) - Primarily daytime hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, or Until Filled

Branch Children’s Services Manager

Gail Borden Public Library is looking for a dynamic, positive, creative, and experienced Librarian to join our versatile, cross-trained Branch Library Services Department to oversee and lead our Children’s Services team at two vibrant branch libraries. The successful individual in this position will be a reliable, motivated, and energetic team player who makes customers feel at home and can be an exemplary Person-in-Charge when needed.

In this role you will:

Lead and manage a team of Branch Programming Associates, Branch Customer Relations Associates, and Branch Customer Relations Assistants, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Oversee Children’s Areas at the Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch, ensuring engaging and well-maintained spaces for children and families.
Develop and oversee high-quality children’s and family programming at both branches.
Participate in Branch Library Services Management Team to align services and programs with the library’s mission.

Qualifications:

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school.
Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in a public library position including supervisory experience.
Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and evaluating children’s and family programs.
Knowledge of early literacy principles, child development, and trends in library services for children and families.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
Must have reliable transportation to be able to drive between the Branches.
Bilingual Spanish/English language skills a plus

Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) split between both Branch locations. Schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Salary: $68,913- $72,360 per year. Offers are made within this range based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Click here for benefit information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE → August 15, 2025

Family Storytime Associate

In this role, you will:

Coordinate, plan, and present weekly Family Storytimes for all ages twice a week.
Provide basic readers’ advisory and reference assistance at the KidSpace reference desk.
Assist customers with basic technology assistance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience working with children in group settings.
Familiarity with child development and children’s literature.
Ability to speak comfortably and distinctly in front of large crowds.
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications and tablets.
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a plus.

18 hours per week - Schedule includes evening hours, and working every other weekend. Tentative Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thurs 5:00pm-9:00pm, and every other weekend Sat/Sun 11:00am-5:00pm (schedule is subject to change)

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for additional benefit information.

Application Open Until Filled.

Branch Early Literacy Associate

Are you a creative, hands-on person with a passion for bringing the library to life for our youngest customers? If you are passionate about early literacy and enjoy serving young children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and customer service skills to join our Branch Services team. The successful candidate will be an energetic team player who makes customers feel at home, and – most importantly- enjoys working with children of all ages.

In this role, you will:

Coordinate, plan, and present early childhood programs and events at both branch locations, including weekly storytimes, play programs, and crafts.
Oversee children’s spaces to ensure a pleasant and playful learning environment.
Facilitate age-appropriate self-directed programming activities.
Provide basic readers’ advisory and reference assistance to children, teens, and adults.
Assist customers with computer applications, eReaders, and other mobile devices.
Serve as Person-in-Charge in the absence of the Branch Manager.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience working with children in group settings.
Early literacy experience is desired.
Previous library and customer service experience preferred, especially previous experience working with children.
Knowledge and experience with basic computer and mobile device applications
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are a plus.
Must have reliable transportation to travel between the branch locations.

Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) - Schedule will include weekday, evening, and weekend hours and will require travel between branch locations.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. The position includes enrollment in IMRF, excellent time-off benefits, and insurance. Click here for additional benefit information.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

Branch Customer Relations Assistant

Are you passionate about libraries and providing excellent customer service? Gail Borden Public Library is seeking two dedicated Branch Assistants to join our versatile, cross-trained team! We are looking for possible start dates for these positions to be in mid to late August.

The successful individual in this position will be a reliable, motivated, and energetic team player. This role is crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our library and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.

In this role you will:

Search for books, audiobooks, DVDs, and other materials using the library’s online catalog.
Provide basic readers’ advisory and reference assistance to customers.
Assist customers with registering new library cards, placing holds, and checking out materials.
Handle materials by performing check-in and shelving.
Assist customers with computer applications, printing, self-check, DVD dispenser, laptop dispenser, eReaders, and other mobile devices.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous customer service experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications and mobile devices.
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills a plus.
Must have reliable transportation to be able to work at the South Elgin Branch and Rakow Branch.

18 hours per week – split between both Branch locations. Schedule includes weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour. Click here for additional benefit information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 25, 2025, or Until Filled

Please review the full job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, a cover letter, and a resume to jobs@gailborden.info.

The Gail Borden Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer. The library is committed to a policy of recruitment, employment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability marital status, military status and any other legally protected category. The library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the application or interview process should notify Human Resources.

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