BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Librarian IV – Adult Services
Chicago Public Library
Number of Positions: 1
These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)- BARGAINING UNIT1, 3, 4 & 5.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)
IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY”, CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT.
YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”
(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).
FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under supervision of the Director of Adult Services, this position serves as the managing librarian of the Adult Learning and Economic Advancement Unit. Supervises and collaborates with LEA staff. Manages multiple projects. Establishes and maintains beneficial partnerships. Identifies new programmatic needs and finds opportunities. Develops, leads, and manages formal and informal learning programs, resources and services for adult patrons. Assists leadership in articulating the Library’s vision for success in serving the varied and changing educational needs of adult patrons and in executing strategies to ensure CPL provides those patrons with responsive 21st century library services. Thoughtfully plans and oversees training for Adult Services librarians across the system. Supports public service staff with clear and timely communication and helpful resources, for both staff learning and patron use. Supports a collaborative and peer-focused learning environment for both admin and public service staff. Creates comprehensive service plans and strategic initiatives to enhance and expand adult learning opportunities system wide. Builds and maintains effective and stable programmatic partnerships and referral networks with other city departments, educational organizations, and citywide civic and nonprofit organizations.
Management of programs and partnerships to provide adults with English Language Learning, Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency services. Management of programs and partnerships to advance digital equity in Chicago. Management of instructional programs and external partnerships to provide adults with digital literacy learning opportunities. Assess and standardize services plans for job-seeking patrons and patrons seeking career development. Bring best library/workforce development practices to services, with an emphasis on living wage sectors and career pathways.
Manage CPL’s Chicago DigitalLearn resource, including working with others to develop new course content. Oversee LEA’s presence on CPL’s website: Jobs & Small Business and Adult Learning.
Develops and oversees the implementation of subject related outreach and serves as main external representation for those subjects, includes public speaking and professional representation of the Library as an institution.
Assists in preparing grant requests and contracts as needed. Oversees major grant funded initiatives, including but not limited to the CyberNavigator program, ensuring the library’s full compliance with all aspects of grants including service goals, procurement and budgetary requirements.
LOCATION: LOCATION: 400 S. State St.
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 unit hours
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a Master’s degree in Library Science or an approved foreign credential evaluation supplemented by three years of progressively responsible professional library experience including one year of supervisory experience.
Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.
Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.
VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Related supervisory skills Project management skills
Adult training experience
Grants management experience
Presentation skills
Public library experience
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on February 14, 2023. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Jan 24, 2023, 1:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External
: Feb 15, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
