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Adult Services Assistant Librarian (Part-Time)
ABOUT US: The Barrington Area Library is a busy, welcoming place that inspires lifelong learning, creativity, and innovation. We serve customers of all ages and interests and are committed to providing excellent service and inviting spaces for both individual and collaborative work. The Adult Services Assistant Librarian plays an important role in creating positive customer experiences through knowledgeable, timely, and friendly assistance.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Provide reference, readers' advisory, and basic technology assistance to adult and young adult customers at in-person and virtual service points.
- Provide basic support to customers for Library downloading/streaming services.
- Actively promote Library services, materials, and programs to customers.
- Respond to or refer customer questions and concerns.
- Assist in preparation and delivery of programs.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends in popular culture related to Library services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Prior experience in delivering exceptional customer service to diverse individuals and groups is a plus.
- Strong collaborative and problem-solving abilities in both team settings and customer interactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: On site and occasional travel within the local community.
LOCATION: 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL
SCHEDULING: This is a year-round, part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Hours average 20-24 hours per week. Scheduling generally consists of M-F shifts between 8:30 AM - 5 PM, plus one evening per week, one Friday evening per month, and one weekend per month.
PAY & BENEFITS: The starting pay range is $20.00 - $22.50 per hour (DOQ). Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine offer made. This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- IMRF Pension & Retirement Benefits
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off: vacation, personal hours, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
APPLY NOW! Complete, save, and email the PDF application, resume, and cover letter to resume@balibrary.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled or until November 13, 2026, whichever comes first. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published 10-8-2026.
Network Systems Administrator (Full-Time)
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 Network Systems Administrator plays an important role in supporting the Library’s technology infrastructure by helping to ensure that networked systems, servers, applications, and equipment are secure, reliable, and effectively maintained.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Maintain and configure the Library’s network systems, servers, firewalls, switches, applications, and other equipment.
- Perform hardware and software upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and daily systems maintenance.
- Manage server backups and ensure successful daily backups of server data.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and system issues.
- Monitor network security and system performance to help prevent disruptive failures.
- Rebuild network components, when necessary, due to a network crash or failure.
- Manage IT-related licensing contracts with software vendors.
- Administer user access, privileges, and security.
- Research and make recommendations for network and server hardware and software purchases.
- Assist with development of the annual IT budget.
- Respond to IT emergencies and power outages during and outside of library hours.
- Provide staff user support as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Computer Science, MIS, Business Intelligence, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) years of experience as a network administrator preferred.
- Knowledge of network services such as DHCP, DNS, NTP, etc.
- Experience administering a virtual environment.
- Windows Server and Client troubleshooting experience.
- Cisco firewall administration experience.
- Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate effectively, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical colleagues.
- Effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team in a shared workspace.
LOCATION: 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL. This is a hybrid position with both onsite and remote work opportunities.
SCHEDULING: General scheduling is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM. Remote work is optional and may generally be scheduled one day per week. Occasional work outside of regularly scheduled hours may be required in response to emergencies or other operational needs.
PAY & BENEFITS: This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt (salaried) position. Starting pay range is $68,000 - 70,000 per year. Skills, experience, and internal equity will determine offer made within this range. Benefits include:
- 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
- Employer-Paid basic life insurance
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
APPLY NOW! Complete, save, and email the PDF application, resume, cover letter, and references to resume@balibrary.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled or until October 31, 2026, whichever comes first. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The Barrington Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Published on 9-16-26