Director of Mobile Library Services | The Gail Borden Public Library
Posted on Jul 9, 2025
Gail Borden Public Library is looking for a dynamic, positive, creative, and experienced Librarian to join our versatile, cross-trained, ten-member Mobile Library Services Department. The successful individual in this position will be a reliable, motivated, and energetic leader who is passionate about serving our 145,000 district residents across 65 square miles.
In this role you will:
- Lead and manage Mobile Services staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Oversee a variety of engaging mobile services in the community, including Home Services, Digital Equity, Elementary School Services, Early Literacy, Bookmobile and Book Bike.
- Oversee vehicles and operations at the Davis Rd. Annex, home of the Mobile Library Services Department.
Requirements
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a public library position including supervisory experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Class C License, preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience driving a large vehicle or school bus, preferred.
- Must have a safe driving record for a minimum of five years.
- Customer service experience.
- Library ILS and library outreach experience a plus.
- Spanish language a plus.
Salary
$80,000 to $85,000 per year. Offers are made within this range based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Plus benefits.**
Location
The Gail Borden Public Library
270 N Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
United States
How to apply
Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library!
Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to →jobs@gailborden.info.
Please click here for benefit information.**