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Executive Director

Barrington Area Library

Barrington, IL

Be a vital community catalyst and library futurist as the next Executive Director for the Barrington Area Library. The Library’s mission focuses on four key areas: stimulating imagination; supporting information literacy; fostering multigenerational and creative lifelong learning; and creating young readers. A customer-centric and committed staff (65 FTE) successfully fulfills that mission in comfortable physical and virtual settings through the Library’s outstanding digital collections and services, collaborative and vibrant community spaces, and stellar programs and activities for all ages. In 2013-2014, the Library transformed its public space through a complete redesign and revitalization. Customers now use and explore completely reimagined spaces, including: an interactiv ...

Library Director

Park Ridge Public Library

Park Ridge, IL (Chicago area)

The Board of Trustees of Park Ridge Public Library seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Library Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to move the library forward and reinvigorate its role in the community. The City of Park Ridge is located in the north suburbs of Chicago, an easy commute to both the Loop and O’Hare Airport. This is a lively and engaged community that enjoys an active business district, plentiful cultural attractions and entertainment options, and excellent schools. Formore information on the library and Park Ridge, and to apply for theposition,please visithttp://www.johnkeister.com/parkridge/Please contact us with any questions. JohnKeister & Associates ExecutiveSearch for Librarieswww.johnkeister.com parkridge@johnkeister.c ...
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  • Park Ridge, IL

Library Director

Freeport Public Library

Freeport, Illinois (near Rockford)

The Board of Trustees of Freeport Public Library seeks a Library Director who will lead the library with passion and enthusiasm. The City of Freeport is located in north central Illinois, within an easy drive from several major urban centers including Madison, Wisconsin; Dubuque, Iowa; and Rockford, Illinois. Home to more than 25,000 people, the city has a diverse business economy plus a big commitment to remaining a vibrant and relevant place to live, work, and play. The beautiful library is located in the center of the city and is vital to the life of the community. The Directorship is an excellent opportunity for a leader whoembraces the role of the library in the community and is dedicated to its success. Formore information on the library and Freeport, and to apply for theposition,p ...
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  • Freeport, IL

Library Director

Waukegan Public Library

Waukegan, Illinois

Library Director: Waukegan, IL (near Chicago) The Board of Trustees of Waukegan PublicLibrary seeks a strong and dedicated leader to serve as Library Director. The City of Waukegan is a very diverse community of about 89,000 people, located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The library plays a huge role in the community, including coordinating literacy efforts for all of Lake County, IL. Among its numerous awards, Waukegan Public Library won a 2013 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in recognition of its impact on the community. This position is an exciting opportunity for someone whowants to guide thelibrary as it continues its commitment to moving the community forward. Formore information on Waukegan and the library, and to apply for theposition,plea ...
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  • Waukegan, IL

Public Library Director

Palatine Public Library District

Palatine, Illinois (Chicago Suburb)

The Board of Trustees of Palatine PublicLibrary District seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Director. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Palatine offers all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the greaterChicago area. Palatine is a welcoming and diverse community that prides itself on its excellent schools, parks, and community spirit.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone whowants to lead thelibrary forward as it continues to embrace its central role in the community.
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  • Palatine, IL

Executive Director

Barrington Area Library

Barrington, IL

Be a vital community catalyst and library futurist as the next Executive Director for the Barrington Area Library. The Library’s mission focuses on four key areas: stimulating imagination; supporting information literacy; fostering multigenerational and creative lifelong learning; and creating young readers. A customer-centric and committed staff (65 FTE) successfully fulfills that mission in comfortable physical and virtual settings through the Library’s outstanding digital collections and services, collaborative and vibrant community spaces, and stellar programs and activities for all ages. In 2013-2014, the Library transformed its public space through a complete redesign and revitalization. Customers now use and explore completely reimagined spaces, including: an interactiv ...

Access Services Manager

Illinois College

Schewe Library

Job Title: Access Services Manager Department: Schewe Library Reports to: Library Director Status: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt 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 needed for fulfilling lives o ...

Librarian 1

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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LIBRARIAN I Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking an individual to facilitate user access to the library materials by creating original and copy catalog records for materials in all formats. Perfom skilled professional library functions; uses independent judgment requiring a thorough knowledge of information storage and retrieval theory, collection development, preservation and cataloging principles. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science. Evening and weekend hours required. Current employees (where applicable) and persons hired after 1-1-17 shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service. This position is covered by AFSCME Local #3738 CURRENT EMPLOYEES WITHIN THI ...

Director of Lincoln Library

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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The City of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking applicants for Director of Lincoln Library. Responsibilities:The successful candidate would be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the library’s services, resources, programs and staff. Other responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: formulating goals and objectives for strategic short and long term planning, analyzing and administering the library’s budget and revenue, maintaining an active presence in the city of Springfield through associated community groups and other government relations as well as training and developing employees toward an environment of continuous quality improvement. Requirements:This position requires evening and weekend work hours as well as residency within Spri ...
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  • Springfield, IL

Library Director

Morris Area Public Library District

Morris, IL (Chicago area)

Director, Morris Area Public Library District (Chicago area) The Board of Trustees of the Morris Area Public Library District seeks a dedicated and dynamic leader to serve as Library Director. Located just an hour from downtown Chicago, the community of Morris offers small-town charm with easy access to the greater Chicago area. Morris has been called a “Norman Rockwell” type of town, known for its strong community spirit, thriving downtown and year-round recreational opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward to becoming an even bigger presence in this delightful community.For more information on the community and the library, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/morris Applications received b ...
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  • Morris, IL

Librarian III - Youth Services

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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LIBRARIAN III – Youth Services The Lincoln Library is seeking an individual to plan and direct the operation of Children’s Services; coordinate and present activities while planning and recommending appropriate new services; and assume system wide responsibility for establishing standards for Children’s Services. Position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science, three years of professional library service and one year of supervisory experience. Weekend and evening work hours are required. Current employees (where applicable) shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service. New employees residing outside of Springfield city boundaries shall have one year to relocate and provide proof of residenc ...

Librarian I - Adult Services

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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Librarian I – Adult Services Lincoln Library- The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking an individual for the Adult Services department to assist customers in making the most effective use of materials and information available in the library through a variety of ways, including assisting customers with electronic searches, handling difficult reference questions using specialized tools and providing readers' advisory services. Conduct programs for the public on topics of interest and prepare informational displays. Requires professional judgment in choice of methods and tools used. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science. Evening and weekend hours required. ...

Director

Flossmoor Public Library

Flossmoor, IL

The Board of Trustees of the Flossmoor Public Library (suburban Chicago) seeks a creative and community-focused leader to serve as Director. Flossmoor is a beautiful and historic town, known for its diverse and educated population as well its devotion to the arts. Located about 25 miles from Chicago in the city’s south suburbs, Flossmoor offers residents both small-town appeal and easy access to the attractions of a big city. Operating with a budget of nearly $1.4 million and a staff of 8 full-time and 23 part-time employees, the Flossmoor Public Library is a key component of this thriving community. In 2004, the library moved into a new 38,750 square foot building that is ideal for both traditional and new library services, including: A variety of programs and collections to ser ...
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  • Flossmoor, IL

Executive Director

Cooperative Computer Services

Arlington Heights, IL

Provide leadership and support to 24 progressive public libraries in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs as the new Executive Director of Cooperative Computer Services (CCS). The successful candidate will lead CCS-a member driven organization-into the future through centralized affordable, reliable and progressive shared library technology. The Executive Director will collaborate with member libraries to offer stellar services to their individual communities. CCS, headquartered in Arlington Heights IL, has a reputation for excellence as a reliable ILS service provider (currently of Sirsi-Dynix Symphony) focusing on new opportunities presented by exciting emerging technologies. With a dedicated seven-member staff and a $2 million annual operating budget, CCS is unveiling a new strategic ...

Librarian I - Youth Services

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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LIBRARIAN I – YOUTH SERVICES Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois, Youth Services Division is seeking an individual to assist customers in making the most effective use of materials and information available in the library through a variety of ways from assisting with electronic searches to handling reference questions using specialized tools. Prepare and conduct programs effectively promoting the library, materials and reading. Perform essential collection maintenance and selection. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science as sell as professional judgment in methods and tools used. Emphasis in Young Adult and Juvenile Literature preferred. Evening and weekend hours required. This position is covered by AFSCME Local #3738. CURRENT EM ...

Executive Director

Joliet (IL) Public Library

Joliet, Illinois

The Joliet (IL) Public Library is seeking an energeticand community-minded director. Joliet,located about 45 miles southwest ofChicago, is the fourth largest city in Illinois. Originally amanufacturingtown, Joliet is in the midst of a downtown renaissance that is helping toattract new residents and a broader base of businesses. The library is theheart of thecommunity, with the main library playing an important role in the revitalized downtowndistrict and a popular branchserving residents in the fast-growing western part of the city. JPLis committed to offering resources, programsand services for all members ofthe city's diverse population. The library operates with a budget of $6.5 million and serves more than 147,000 residents of the City of Joliet. Please visitwww.johnkeister.com/joliet ...
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  • Joliet, IL

Library Director

St. Charles Public Library

St. Charles, IL

Join the St. Charles Public Library Board of Trustees, the Library Staff, and the St. Charles community as its new Library Director positioning the Library towards new levels of exceptional library services and programs. The successful candidate will be both a positive and practical visionary with a willingness to take challenges and explore efficiencies in new service models and library spaces. The St. Charles Public Library is poised to begin a new strategic plan continuing its community collaboration to create a welcoming, warm environment for all St. Charles citizens. Key opportunities include a potential redesign and expansion of the Library, enhancing the Director/Board relationship; coaching and mentoring a committed, excellent Library staff; and designing and executing leading edge ...

Digital Services Librarian

Schewe Library - Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College’s Schewe Library invites applications for a full-time, permanent position as a Digital Services Librarian. The Digital Services Librarian will manage the library’s digital resources in order that faculty, students, and staff can leverage the full suite of library resources available to them. In particular, the Digital Services Librarian will devote a significant portion of their time to managing the library’s databases, integrated library system, and website. Additionally, the Digital Services Librarian will be an active collaborator in the library’s instructional programs, and will help develop scholarly publishing and digital humanities pedagogy. This position will appeal to a librarian who values collaboration, innovation, and variety in their ...

Librarian 1

Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

public library

LIBRARIAN I Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois is seeking three individuals to assist customers in making the most effective use of materials and information available in the library through a variety of ways, from assisting customers with computer databases to handling difficult reference questions using specialized tools. Other duties include, but are not limited to, developing, managing and maintaining a designated collection; maintaining familiarity with current events, new publications, media releases, community needs, and relevant tools, policies and procedures; processing interlibrary loans; and identifying and disposing of any outdated or damaged materials. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science as well as professional judgment i ...

Library Director

Champaign Public Library

Champaign, IL

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 the Champaign 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 Lib ...

Library Director

Morton Grove (IL) Public Library

Morton Grove, IL

The Morton Grove Public Library seeks a forward-thinking and energetic leader to serve as Library Director. Serving approximately 23,000 residents of the Village of Morton Grove, the library provides a welcoming environment in a freshly updated facility. The library recently completed a large remodeling project that resulted in the creation of new spaces (including study rooms, a teen room and a digital media lab) and significant improvements to existing spaces. The renovations also enabled the library to expand its already robust slate of programs and services. This is an exciting time for the library and its next director! ...
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  • Morton Grove, IL

Library Director

Bloomington (IL) Public Library

Bloomington, IL

The Bloomington Public Library in Bloomington, IL seeks a new Library Director. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to lead a popular community library with a promising future. The opening is due to the upcoming retirement of the current director. ...
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  • Bloomington, IL

Library Director

Skokie Public Library

Skokie, Illinois

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 ...

Library Director

Downers Grove Public Library

Downers Grove

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 ...

Senior Application Developer for Collections

Art Institute of Chicago

Museum

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 ...
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  • Chicago, IL

Special Projects Coordinator

SWAN

Burr Ridge Illinois

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 ...
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  • Willowbrook, IL

Library Director

Champaign (IL) Public Library

Champaign

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 ...

Circulation Manager

Illinois College

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 ...

Library Executive Director

Crete Public Library District

Crete, Illinois (Chicago area)

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 ...
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  • Crete, IL

Librarian I - Adult Services

Champaign Public Library

Champaign, IL

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. ...