Circulation Assistant (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week)

Illinois; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Paid Sick Days

Dental Plan

Educational Assistance

457 Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Legal Plan

Job summary

Schaumburg Township District Library is seeking a Circulation Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week at our Central location.

The Circulation Assistant provides customer service, handles registration and holds, processes transactions, shelves materials, and assists with library account questions. The schedule includes Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and rotating weekends, with weekend rotations every four weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist and fulfill patrons’ needs in reception, registration, circulation, holds processing, shelving and account matters.
• Represent the library in interactions with patrons and follow library policies.
• Support procedures and apply policies across the department.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Schaumburg Township District Library, we are passionate about service and treating all patrons and staff with courtesy and respect. We are committed to and connected to our community and providing high quality resources, programs and services to our patrons and staff. We would love to have you join our team!

Schaumburg Township District Library is seeking a Circulation Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week. We are looking for an energetic, competent, and detail-oriented Circulation Assistant to support our Central location.

The schedule for this position is listed below and requires flexibility. Schedules are based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed.

• Mondays: 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Weekend rotation, every four (4) weeks:

• Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sundays: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The pay range for this position is $17.65-$21.18 per hour, dependent on skills and qualifications.

Benefits include Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Days, Paid Sick Days, Dental Plan, Educational Assistance, 457 Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance and Legal Plan.

Position Summary:

The Circulation Assistant is a customer service and detail-oriented position. The Circulation Assistant is responsible for assisting and fulfilling the patrons’ needs in the areas of reception, registration, circulation, processing holds, shelving and addressing library account matters. The Circulation Assistant supports the department in implementing procedures and applying policies. The Circulation Assistant is responsible for representing the Library in their interactions with patrons.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications is desired.

Requirements for All Employees:

• Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others
• Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations
• Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details
• Ability to follow all library policies and procedures
• Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work

The deadline to apply for the job posting is November 2, 2026.

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hours

This position is 20 hours/week.

The schedule is:

• Mondays: 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Weekend rotation, every four (4) weeks:

• Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sundays: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.