The Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library is seeking a high-energy leader with a commitment to quality service for a diverse community. As “the heart of a vibrant village,” Skokie Public Library is an innovative library that continually seeks new and better ways to provide service to an increasingly urban suburb of 65,000. With a staff of 112 FTEs and an operating budget of more than $11 million, the library has the resources to provide excellent service - in the building, throughout the community, and online. The library is largely funded by a dependable property tax in a municipality with “home rule” that is not subject to property tax caps. The library is governed by a supportive seven-member board of trustees that has policy and fiscal responsibility ...

Learn, grow and thrive as Library Director for the Downers Grove Public Library (http://www.downersgrovelibrary.org/). The Board of Trustees seeks its next leader to build on the success of this superb Illinois library. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; experience as budget officer developing the annual budget proposal linked to Board policies and priorities; foster a team environment; and have the ability to create and implement a shared vision of stellar library services for the Downers Grove community. With a committed, customer focused staff, a newly renovated 67,000 square foot facility, an annual $5.2 million operating budget, and significant support from an active Friends organization and Foundation, the Downers Grove Librar ...

Summary The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking an experienced application developer to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Museum Collections' Digital Asset Management System. The Art Institute of Chicago is a world-renowned art museum housing one of the largest permanent collections in the United States. It is encyclopedic in nature with strong holdings across all media, all traditions and all ages. The Art Institute is particularly recognized for its extraordinary Impressionist, Modern, Contemporary and American collections, among other aspects of its holdings. The AIC Collection DAMS, named LAKE, is meant to become the central repository for preserving, managing, accessing and publishing millions of digital assets related to the life cycle of the AIC collection item ...

Position Description:Coordinates and facilitates all projects for SWAN service areas. Core Job Functions: Develops project scope with library service group and SWAN team members requesting project Develop project reports, timelines and criteria for analysis and evaluation Research and identify project related internal and external resources Monitor project progress and follow up as necessary to ensure planned project schedules are maintained Communicate, coordinate and implement project changes as necessary Serve as liaison between SWAN team members and contracted vendor personnel Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems Inform management of unusual project problems and maintain effective internal and external relationships Remain current ...

Champaign Public Library - connecting our community with the power of knowledge, the world of culture and ideas, and the joy of reading. The Board of Trustees of theChampaign Public Library seeks a creative and innovative leader as its next Library Director—a leader working strategically with staff, residents and community organizations creating a shared vision for future library services and programs. The successful candidate oversees and manages the Library’s facilities which include the Main Library, the Douglass Branch and the Friendshop Bookstore. Serving as Champaign’s dynamic community hub, the Library hosts 1,675+ library and community meetings and events. Since 2011, the Library has been an annual Library Journal “four star” library. In 2014, the Libr ...

Job Title: Circulation Manager Department: Schewe Library Reports to: Library Director Status: Full Time, Salaried Exempt Date Last Revised: July 2015 Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. Illinois College promotes academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity through an increasingly diverse student population, currently comprised of 26 percent underrepresented students. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character need ...

The Crete Public Library District seeks a collaborative leader to serve as Library Director. Crete, located in the south suburban Chicago area, is a charming small town with abundant parks, great schools and convenient access to both downtown Chicago and northwest Indiana. Serving nearly 19,000 residents in the Village of Crete and parts of Crete Township, the beautiful library in this growing community warmly welcomes patrons to “Connect, Explore, and Enjoy.” Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/crete/ for details, inquiries and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries 847-955-0540 ...

Assists customers of all ages at our public service desks with information and reference questions; assists and instructs customers with their use of library computers, personal electronic devices and other technologies; plans and presents library programs and performs collection development duties. • Demonstrates enthusiasm and curiosity about the changing world of public libraries; is customer focused and forward thinking; knows about books, movies and technology and is eager to share what they know with our library customers. • Enjoys working with teens. • Schedule includes evening and weekend hours and may be in charge of the library building during those times. ...

The HistoryMakers seeks applications for a Records Manager/FileMaker Pro database specialist. The HistoryMakers, a national (501 ) ( c) (3) not for profit video oral history archive headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (http://www.thehistorymakers.com). This organization is experiencing tremendous growth and seeks to move to the next stage. The Records Manager/FileMaker Pro Database specialist will be responsible for the maintenance and growth of five FileMaker Pro databases; digital and paper records associated with The HistoryMakers oral history interviews and events; the security and preservation of digital video files on LTO drives and other servers; and maintenance and growth of all records associated with The HistoryMakers interviews, events and office procedures. The records manager ...

Under general direction of the Interim Executive Director, oversees the smooth running of the East Branch by ensuring the proper management of the day-to-day operations, including scheduling for proper coverage, conflict resolution, and management of work activities for employees. The successful candidate will evaluate/revise branch programs, services, and policies in relation to the Library’s mission and long range plans; supervise outreach of the branch library; coordinate activities of the branch and establish procedures; train, supervise, assign and evaluate the work of branch staff; assist with formulation of policy recommendations and procedures for public services; plan and develop work schemes for material flow; provide orientation/training for new employees assigned to the b ...

The Head of Youth Services plans, organizes and coordinates a comprehensive program of traditional, virtual and cutting edge services for children from birth through 12th grade and their caregivers. You manage the department’s staff and resources in support of the library’s mission, values and vision. This includes leading, inspiring and mentoring staff, exemplifying excellent service, using innovation and change to plan for the future, and being an essential member of the management team facilitating cooperation and communication within the organization. Responsibilities include managing staff and serving as a role model to inspire staff to be their best and foster teamwork; providing and modeling excellent customer service; leading the staff in development of collections, refere ...

Rock Island Public Library (http://rockislandlibrary.org/) Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader as their new Director—someone capable of working strategically with community organizations and agencies to develop and enhance library services—and effectively provide and promote those services to the community. The successful candidate will blend creativity and innovation with the heritage and legacy of the Library—the oldest public library in Illinois (1872)—and honor the Library’s commitment to provide each resident “more for your life.” The Library serves this historic Mississippi River community of nearly 40,000 (plus an additional 10,000 served through a contract with the Milan-Blackhawk Area Library District) with three locations—the Main Library downtown and two ...

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement). The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens. The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System. Reaching Across Illin ...

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement). The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens. The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System. Reaching Across Illin ...

Discover Downers Grove! The Downers Grove Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a new Library Director to maintain and grow this excellent library program. Work with the Board to determine the strategic direction for the library; serve as the “face of the Library” with the local and regional community; develop and implement plans for interior renovation and space design, new library programs, and innovative technologies; and work with the Friends of the Library and the Foundation to develop alternative funding streams to enrich library services. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; experience as budget officer developing annual budget proposal linked to Board policies and priorities; be a good listener who is responsive to needs ...

Libraries are a catalyst for increased student achievement and lifelong learning. This position is responsible for maintaining online library that offers full library services to online students seeking undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The online library directly supports instructional needs of the university students and faculty, distance education and lifelong learning. Is accountable for assuring consistently high levels of integrity across all interactions, activities and data throughout the University. Maintenance and administration of current online library resources and functionality. Provide access to information and ideas by directing students to current resources that support the curriculum. Continued development of online library resources in conjunction wi ...

Job Summary Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and support of information technologies in support of the library’s users in addition to serving at the Reference Desk and participating in library instructional activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Related duties may be assigned. • Manage the library’s networked services and information systems, including the integrated library system (Voyager), open URL services (SFX), and federated search system (Metalib). • Maintain and enhance the content of the library’s web pages in conjunction with the college’s Marketing Department. • Act as liaison between the library and the college’s Information Technology Department, especially in regard to the library’s server an ...