Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Librarian to oversee programming and collection development for our Young Adult Department. We are looking for someone with strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. The successful candidate must be people-oriented, customer-service-oriented and passionate about library services for teens and tweens. This position will be instrumental in developing library services, including in person and virtual programs in our Makerspace.

Danville Public Library is an active municipal library in east central Illinois, serving a population of 33,000; mix of urban and rural, county seat; operating budget of $1,841,182. The library serves 500 patrons daily and circulated 125,027 items in 2018.

The Young Adult Librarian position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position that reports to the Public Services Manager. This position does not have direct reports. Flexible schedule with day, night, and weekend hours possible.

Residency requirement: Must live in Illinois either in Danville or within five miles of Danville city limits within 6 months of hire date.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science required. The ideal candidate will have additional training and/or experience in teen programming and/or Makerspace technology

Functions (including but not limited to):

• Answers reference questions and provides homework assistance.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates programming for teens and tweens.
• Works with local schools and teen-centered agencies to deliver services.
• Assists teens in the use of public computers and other electronic devices.
• Provides assistance in the use of the Internet, the online catalog, and databases to which the library subscribes.
• Troubleshoots problems with software and educational games on the public computers.
• Creates displays and other marketing materials as needed.
• Develops young adult collection in all formats.
• Furnishes information about library programs and activities, rules, collections, and services.
• Assists supervisor with the preparation of displays and bibliographies.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• Participates in Library-wide committees and activities.
• This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and pull loaded book carts.  Proficiency with computers, technology, and the Internet.  Flexible schedule; may work week days, nights, or weekends.

Compensation: Salary begins at $47,114.04 based on qualifications and experience, plus a full benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.  Position opened until filled; earliest start date is May 3, 2021. First consideration will be given to applicants who respond on or before Friday, April 9, 2021.

Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Facilities Assistant to assist the Facilities Manager with maintenance and custodial needs. We are looking for someone with strong work ethic and ability to complete assignments without supervision. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude with the ability to repair, paint, and complete basic electric and plumbing needs.

The Facilities Assistant position is a part-time (25 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Facilities Manager. Flexible schedule with day, night, and weekend hours possible.

Residency requirement: Must live in Illinois either in Danville or within five miles of Danville city limits.

Functions (including but not limited to):

• Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.
• Opens or closes the library, as directed.
• Assists with maintenance of building, including but not limited to repairs, painting, basic plumbing and electrical, as needed.
• Assists with maintenance of grounds, including but not limited to snow and ice removal, watering flowers and trees, picking up trash, monitoring the irrigation system and power-washing sidewalks as needed.
• Sweeps and dust-mops floors and stairways of the building.
• Wet-mops floors and stairways as directed.
• Vacuums carpeted areas as directed.
• Sweeps steps and approaches to entrances, including walks as needed: keeps these areas free of ice and snow in winter.
• Keeps trash picked up around outside of building and on library lawn.
• Cleans all restrooms as directed.
• Washes windows, walls and doors as needed.
• Sets up and cleans Meeting Room and Conference Room as directed.
• Empties trash receptacles in the library.
• Performs minor adjustments of custodial equipment.
• Furnishes information about library programs and activities, rules, and services.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Willingness to work; initiative; mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimum of supervision;
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 lbs. Works from a ladder, if needed.

Compensation: Hourly position; $12.65/hour, 25 hours/week.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.  First consideration will be given to applicants who respond by Friday, April 9, 2021.

Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Library Assistant to assist children ages 0 – 13 in the Children’s Department. We are looking for someone with experience with children in a library or educational setting and strong technology skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, and/or interest in, children’s books and audiovisual materials; perform consistently high quality work of significantly responsible nature; be accurate in regard to details and to carry tasks to completion.

The Library Assistant I position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Children’s Department Manager. Flexible schedule with day, night and weekend hours possible.

Residency requirement: Must live in Illinois either in Danville or within five miles of Danville city limits.

Functions (including but not limited to):

• Answers basic reference questions.
• Provides basic circulation activities.
• Assists the public to locate materials and provides reader’s advisory service.
• Assists children, teens, and adults in the use of public computers and other electronic devices
• Provides assistance in the use of the Internet, the online catalog, and databases to which the library subscribes.
• Troubleshoots problems with software and educational games on the public computers.
• Participates in programming for youth (laminating materials, photocopying, preparing displays, developing activities, providing other assistance)
• Provides collection development input for materials.
• Furnishes information about library programs and activities, rules, collections, and services.
• Assists supervisor with the preparation of displays and bibliographies.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• Participates in Library-wide committees and activities
• This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications:

• One to two years of college or equivalent work experience;
• Commitment to public service and ability to work with all age groups from various segments of the community;
• Strong proficiency with computers, technology and the Internet.
• Must be able to lift, 25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and pull loaded book carts.

Compensation: Hourly position; $14.15/hour, 37.5 hours/week.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.  First consideration will be given to applicants who respond on or before Friday, April 9, 2021.

Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks two part-time Library Assistants to assist high school-aged young adults in the Young Adult Department. We are looking for someone with experience with teens in a library or educational setting and strong technology skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, and/or interest in, young adult literature and audiovisual materials; perform consistently high quality work of significantly responsible nature; be accurate in regard to details and to carry tasks to completion.

The Library Assistant I position is a part-time (15-18 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Public Services Manager. Flexible schedule with day, night and weekend hours possible (but mostly after school to close).

Residency requirement: Must live in Illinois either in Danville or within five miles of Danville city limits.

Functions (including but not limited to):

• Answers basic reference questions.
• Provides basic circulation activities.
• Assists the public to locate materials and provides reader’s advisory service.
• Assists teens in the use of public computers and other electronic devices
• Provides assistance in the use of the Internet, the online catalog, and databases to which the library subscribes.
• Troubleshoots problems with software and educational games on the public computers.
• Participates in programming for young adults (laminating materials, photocopying, preparing displays, developing activities, providing other assistance)
• Provides collection development input for materials.
• Furnishes information about library programs and activities, rules, collections, and services.
• Assists supervisor with the preparation of displays and bibliographies.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• Participates in Library-wide committees and activities
• This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications:

• One to two years of college or equivalent work experience;
• Commitment to public service and ability to work with all age groups from various segments of the community;
• Strong proficiency with computers, technology and the Internet.
• Must be able to lift, 25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and pull loaded book carts.

Compensation: Hourly position; $14.15/hour, 15-18 hours/week.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.  First consideration will be given to applicants who respond on or before Friday, April 9, 2021.