Circulation Assistant - 20 hours

Illinois; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance (optional)

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Algonquin Area Public Library District seeks a friendly and energetic individual for a front line Customer Service Desk role. You will greet patrons, issue library cards, check in/out materials, and assist with citizen services such as passport acceptance and voter registration.

Responsibilities include resolving patron account issues, handling materials, and supporting service needs across library sites with a positive, customer‑focused attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel between library sites.
• Physical agility to unload and load materials.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons and assist at the Customer Service Desk.
• Issue library cards and manage accounts.
• Check in and check out materials; resolve account issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Proficiency with computers

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Library software

Office equipment

Job description

The Algonquin Area Public Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly person to fill a front line position. If you enjoy interacting with people, performing detail-oriented work, and making a difference in the community by providing citizen services such as passport application acceptance, voter registration, and license plate renewal stickers, join our team and help staff our Customer Service Desk!

Excellent patron experience is a top priority at the Algonquin Area Public Library. Responsibilities for this position include: welcoming patrons to the library, issuing library cards, checking in and checking out materials, resolving patron account issues, providing citizen services, emptying library materials from bins, and other materials handling tasks.

Benefits: Paid time off; optional dental insurance; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical agility and strength to unload and load materials from bins and carts
• Proficiency with or ability to learn computers, software, and other office equipment
• Ability to travel between library sites
• Successful clearance of a background check

Location

Algonquin Area Public Library District, McHenry County

Hours

20 hours/week (including daytime, evening, and weekend hours)

$16.46-$17.46/hour - depending on qualifications and experience