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Full-Time Adult Services Librarian
ABOUT US: The Barrington Area Library is a busy, friendly place that supports lifelong learning and values creativity and innovation. Customers of all ages expect excellent service and welcoming spaces for both individual work and collaboration. The Adult Services Librarian plays a key role in connecting the community with information and local resources through stewardship of local history, support for genealogy research, and partnerships with local businesses, fostering curiosity, civic engagement, and meaningful connections.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Serve adult and young adult customers at in-person and virtual service points through expert-level reference, reader’s advisory, and basic technology assistance.
- Oversee the Library’s Local History collection and lead the development, maintenance, and promotion of genealogy resources, services, and programming for customers.
- Serve as the Library’s Business Liaison by building relationships with local businesses and entrepreneurs, and developing on-site partnerships, programs, and resources that support the local business community.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate assigned services, projects, and programs, including preparing and training other staff to assist.
- Select and maintain circulating adult collections as assigned and in accordance with the resource selection policy.
- Initiate, plan, and present diverse and creative programs in support of department goals and community needs, including researching and arranging for vendors to present programs.
- Plan, promote, and provide outreach services for community members, organizations, and businesses.
- Ensure good stewardship of physical and virtual spaces by preparing and merchandising displays, and by producing and updating content for the Library’s website.
- Actively promote library services, materials, and programs to customers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience, including delivery of library programs to adults and young adults.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
- Knowledge of adult and young adult collections.
- Able to use computers, software and other technologies used at a public library.
- Flexibility to work rotating hours and various work shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: On site and occasional travel within the local community.
LOCATION: 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL
SCHEDULING: General scheduling is Monday-Friday, with one evening shift per week and one weekend per month when the schedule allows. Flexibility to work rotating hours and various work shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
PAY & BENEFITS: This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt (salaried) position. Starting pay range is $60,000 - $63,000 per year. Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine offer made within this range. In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package that includes:
- Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension - retirement, disability, and life
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick leave
- Basic life insurance
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
APPLY NOW! Complete, save and send the PDF application, resume, cover letter, and references to resume@balibrary.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled or until February 28, 2026, whichever comes first. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published 1-28-2026.