Books & Media Information Advisor

Arlington Heights Memorial Library; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal time

IMRF pension plan

Roth/457 savings plan

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Arlington Heights Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic Info Services Assistant who loves books, music, and movies. You will help customers in person and online, making recommendations and guiding information needs across ages and cultures.

In this role you will facilitate book discussions, curate displays, write staff reviews and develop reading lists while maintaining online resources. Schedule is 23 hours weekly, including some weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly customer service attitude aligned with culture and IDEA.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven team collaboration experience.
• Strong knowledge of popular fiction and nonfiction authors and titles.
• Experience facilitating meetings, group discussions, or public speaking.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate book discussions with customers and staff.
• Write staff reviews and curate displays.
• Develop reading lists and maintain online resources.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Arlington Heights Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic Info Services Assistant who loves books, music, and movies. You will help customers in person and online, making recommendations and guiding information needs across ages and cultures.

In this role you will facilitate book discussions, curate displays, write staff reviews and develop reading lists while maintaining online resources. Schedule is 23 hours weekly, including some weekends and evenings.