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Roaming Reference Librarian

pay rate: $24.37 per hour

hours: Average 10.5 hours per week

• Tuesday and Thursday
• Evenings 5–9 pm
• Every other Sunday 11:45–5 pm
• Sunday paid at time and half

Job summary: The Roaming Reference Librarian provides high-quality library services to adult patrons while maintaining an active presence throughout the library building. This position specializes in adult non-fiction services, assists patrons with print and digital resources, but also supports other public service desks as needed. This role plays a key part in maintaining a welcoming, informative, and safe library environment.

job duties:

• Regularly roams the building to ensure a visible presence, promote patron engagement, and observe for safety or security concerns.
• Provides backup staffing support to all public service desks as needed.
• Staffs the Reference Desk as scheduled, delivering reference services in person, by phone, and via email.
• Assists patrons with locating and using library materials, databases, e-resources, and technology.
• Participates in collection development for assigned nonfiction areas, including weeding and selection.
• Serves as Person-In-Charge (PIC)

education and experience: 

• Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) required
• Strong communication, tech, and customer service skills
• Bilingual skills a plus

deliver or email your application to:

Administrative Services Coordinator
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
RMLemployment@rmlib.org

Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled.

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Job Position Title (Example 2)

pay rate: $XX.00–$XX.00 per hour; generous paid benefit package including enrollment in IMRF pension plan.

hours: 37.50 hours per week—Day, Evening, and Weekend Hours including one Sunday per month. (Sunday hours are paid at time and a half)

Job summary: Responsible for the performance of professional library duties in achieving the goals of the department. Assists non-professional staff in reaching department goals.

job duties:

• Coordinates ...
• Contributes ...
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• Serves as a...
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• Performs additional duties as assigned.

education and experience: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school or substantial steps toward completion of degree and equivalent experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

deliver or email your application to:

Administrative Services Coordinator
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
RMLemployment@rmlib.org

Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled. No phone calls please.

Job Position Title (Example 3)

pay rate: $XX.00–$XX.00 per hour; pro-rated paid holidays, vacation, and sick time plus enrollment in the IMRF pension plan.

hours: 20 hours per week—Some day, evening, and weekend hours including one Sunday per month.

Job summary: Rolling Meadows Library is looking for a friendly individual to join the team. In this position you must work effectively with a team, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have an enthusiastic public service attitude.

• Contributes ...
• Supports ...
• Serves as a...
• Ensures ...
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

education and experience: High school diploma preferred or combination of equivalent experience and education. Conversant in Spanish preferred..

deliver or email your application to:

Administrative Services Coordinator
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
RMLemployment@rmlib.org

Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled. No phone calls please.