Employment Opportunities

Library Associate

Join the Information Services team at Gail Borden Library as a part-time (24 hours/week) Library Associate. In this role, you will deliver exceptional customer service and develop strong interpersonal skills. You will serve the public by providing information, promoting library materials and services, and assisting customers with technology.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works with a team to provide excellent customer service.
• Responds to customer inquiries for information, books, and other materials.
• Refers questions to a librarian as appropriate.
• Promotes library services.
• Assists customers with technology tasks such as wireless printing and installing apps.
• Answers phone calls.
• Serving as U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent*

*Candidates for this position must meet criteria required by the U.S. Department of State to become a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent: 

1. S. citizen or a U.S. non-citizen national;
2. 18 years of age or older;
3. Does not have a record of either: (i) A Federal or State felony conviction; or (ii) A misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, including but not limited to embezzlement, identity theft, misappropriation, document fraud, drug offenses, or dishonesty in carrying out a responsibility involving public trust.

Other Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of technology including Microsoft Office, mobile devices, apps, and computers.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency a plus.

24 hours per week including days, evenings, and weekends. Schedule may vary weekly.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour + enrollment in IMRF + prorated benefits. Click here for additional benefit information. 

Application Deadline: March 6, Or Until Filled

Please review the full job description. Click here to download the Employment Application

and save as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, a cover letter, and resume to à jobs@gailborden.info.

Security Guard

Gail Borden Public Library has an immediate opening for a part-time Security Guard.  The individual in this position will patrol the interior and exterior of the Main Library, as well as the branch locations. The person in this position must exercise sound judgment in interpreting library safety and security policies with the ability to take decisive action when needed. This position requires the ability to make continuous rounds of all public and staff areas, including parking areas. 

The mix of duties for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Assists staff in maintaining appropriate customer behavior.
• Enforces correction of minor policy infractions
• Writes Incident Reports for unusual or disruptive incidents.
• Assists in monitoring theft detection.
• Performs a total security check of Library facilities after closing.
• Assists with maintenance functions as needed.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Requires physical stamina and mobility to perform ongoing patrols of interior and exterior library spaces.
• Knowledge and experience in security procedures, emergency safety practices, and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Prior police, fire, or military experience strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

18 hours per week; the schedule includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Must be available to respond on an on-call basis to escalated security incidents, as needed.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline → Open Until Filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our Team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, cover letter, and resume to → jobs@gailborden.info.

Web Applications Specialist

At Gail Borden, we’re more than just books; we’re the hub of the community and a vital gateway to information. Our digital presence is the front door to that mission. We are looking for a Web Applications Specialist to join our Library Applications Team. Together, our Web Applications Specialists ensure our online environment is as innovative, accessible, and welcoming as our physical spaces. In this role, you aren’t just managing code, you’re building the infrastructure that connects our community to the resources they need.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and support the library’s websites and web-based services.
• Build and enhance custom web applications driven by user insights.
• Manage all aspects of our online resources to ensure full alignment with ADA regulations.
• Collaborate with project participants to assess needs, facilitate input, and balance diverse perspectives to achieve effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred; or a bachelor's degree in a non-related technology field with technology-related certifications and 5+ years of web programming experience; or an associate degree in computer programming/science and 5+ years of web programming experience.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, Python, and Perl.
• Hands-on knowledge of web server configuration preferably with IIS, cPanel, and phpMyAdmin.
• A proven ability to interpret and implement WCAG 2.1 AA standards in all web programming and design.
• Ability to provide training and support to other staff and end-users.

Full-time (37.5 hours/week) exempt position. Work arrangement may include on-site, hybrid, or fully remote options, based on organizational needs.

Salary Range: $60,002 - $63,000 + Excellent Benefits. Click here for benefit information. The salary offered is based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, applicable skills and expertise, and internal equity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Please review the job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Application to à jobs@gailborden.info.