Jobs at the Library

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Glenview Public Library. The Glenview Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An employment application will be needed for all positions. Print and fill out an employment application.

Youth Community Engagement Manager

Do you love working with children and finding new and exciting ways to connect kids and their families to important resources and services that libraries provide?

Do you enjoy leading others through coaching support and encouragement and helping those you supervise to do their best work and accomplish their goals?

Are you looking to work at a service-focused library dedicated to connecting the community to knowledge, ideas, and information in meaningful and impactful ways?

If so, consider coming to work with us as our Youth Services Community Engagement Manager.

As the Youth Community Engagement Manager, you will provide leadership and support to the Youth Community Engagement Team ensuring the development of meaningful, authentic, and collaborative partnerships and programs that build relationships, address community needs, foster curiosity, ignite excitement for the Library and further our strategic goals. Learn more about the Youth Services Community Engagement Manager here.

We are a great place to work because we are dedicated to maintaining a service-focused culture based on kindness and respect where all people feel welcome and we are proud to offer competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and opportunities for team members to learn and grow professionally.

The pay range for this position is $58,629 to $73,286 (annually) depending on qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, IMRF pension program, paid sick and vacation, as well as other related benefits.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@glenviewpl.org.

Please reference position code YS CEMGR2022.

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Library Makerspace—Innovation Services Technician

Are you creative with a passion for technology? Do you like making things? Does the idea of working with others using Makerspace technology sound like fun?

The Glenview Public Library enriches, educates, and inspires our diverse community by connecting people to the world of information and ideas. Our work focuses on expanding engagement, visibility, and access with new initiatives and services to improve your Library experience. The Glenview Public Library is dedicated to maintaining a service-focused culture based on kindness and respect where all people feel welcome.

We are seeking a creative, excited person to be a part of a team that fosters “making” and creativity among library patrons and the community individual to serve as our Innovation Technician. This is a Part-Time (20 hours/week) position.

Under the supervision of the Innovation Services Manager, this employee serves as the Innovation Services Technician. The Innovation Services Technician creates a patron friendly environment while providing library users with access to, training and instruction on Innovation Services equipment, such as laser cutting 3D printing, sewing, design, electronics, programming, audio, video, and photo production and editing and is an important contributor to the Innovation Services team. Specific responsibilities/functions will be assigned by the Innovation Services Manager on the basis of experience, skills, and specific needs of the department.

The pay range for this position is $16.50/hour to $20.00/hour depending on qualifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position include:

  • Instructs and aids library users in use of makerspace equipment and associated software; provides both one-on-one assistance and group instruction
  • Creates a patron-friendly library environment by demonstrating a high level of customer service
  • Greets and interacts with library patrons in a courteous, professional, friendly, and timely manner
  • Understands and enforces library policies and procedures while safeguarding intellectual freedom and patron policy
  • Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates makerspace programs for patrons of all ages
  • Troubleshoots all equipment in the makerspace, performing simple repairs, as applicable
  • Communicates problems to the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner
  • Actively contributes to the success of the Innovation Services Department team
  • Works with Department Manager in pursuing continuing education opportunities pertinent to the job
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required; some technical training preferred
  • Minimum of one year work experience with maker equipment
  • Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License, access to a personal vehicle, and proof of current automobile insurance required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency with Mac and Windows computers and peripherals (printers, scanners, external hard drives)

Working knowledge of two or more of the following technologies: Laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing, digital design software, fiber arts, CNC fabrication and other Makerspace technologies

Ability to learn and instruct patrons on new and emerging technologies

Hands-on knowledge of a variety of technologies such as CAD software, office productivity tools, internet resources, fiber arts, robotics, eBooks, personal devices, and emerging technologies

Adaptable to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population.

Excellent oral/written communication skills

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio demonstrating your experience with photography, and digital design to hr@glenviewpl.org.

Please reference position code IS Istech 2022.

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

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