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  • Full Time Reference Librarian (AKA Research and Instruction Librarian)

    Six Mile Regional Library District

  • Library/Organization Address

    2001 Delmar Avenue
    Granite City, Illinois 62040

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $45,000

  • About the Organization

    We are a progressive library that embraces new ideas and services. Situated just six miles east of St. Louis, Missouri, we enjoy all the benefits of a “big city”: world-class amenities such as professional sports teams, symphony, theater, zoo, botanical gardens, museums, restaurants, travel access, universities, and more, while retaining our small town identity.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    This position includes participation, involvement, and engagement with community groups, partnerships, organizations, boards, and committees. Primary responsibilities include working at the research (reference) desk, providing reference and readers' advisory services, identifying and/or participating in programs and services, assuming responsibility for some collection development, and making recommendations to further our goals and enhance our role in the community. Our team is comprised of a staff of thirty-four, which includes seven other professional librarians.
    https://www.smrld.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6ResearchLibrarian2025.pdf

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university and experience in a public library setting, including program planning and providing patron-focused information services or equivalent. Preference to applicants fluent in more than one language.
    The Full-Time Reference Librarian will work 40 hours a week. This position is based at our Delmar Avenue location, but also may have regular hours at our Johnson Road location. Starting salary: $45,000.00.

  • Benefits Offered

    Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

    As soon as possible

  • How to Apply

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to adminassist@smrld.org.
    More information is available at https://www.smrld.org/about/employment-2/

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