LIBRARIAN I

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Librarian I

Chicago Public Library

Library operations and Patron Experiences

Number of Positions: 13

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary starts at $67,284

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/14/2026

Under supervision, performs entry-level professional library work in a public service division or unit at the Chicago Public Library and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Assists library patrons in using facility resources (e.g., catalog of library materials, indexes, reference materials)

* Assists in developing and administering library programs and services (e.g., adult book discussion, library orientation, bibliographic instruction, children's programs)

* Prepares reading lists, bibliographies and annotations for library collections

* Responds to questions and requests for information regarding library collections

* Oversees library collections and makes recommendations for the acquisition of new materials and collections

* Performs collection maintenance activities including shelving and purging of library materials

* Conducts research on bibliographic data using library databases and the Internet

* Promotes library programs, services and exhibits (e.g., designing flyers or displays, visiting area schools and community organizations)

* Compiles and maintains records and reports of library activities and inventories

* Processes interlibrary loans, reserves and holds

* Classifies and catalogs books and other library materials

* Assists in writing grants or seeking outside support for library programs

* May supervise the work of Library Associates, Library Pages and clerical staff

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Various (Multiple vacancies system wide)

Days Off: Two days off per week

Shift: Will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week to be scheduled during normal business hours.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science or an approved foreign credential evaluation.

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process will be selected.

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Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

Commitment to Diversity: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor