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

Illinois; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 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 part-time role works approximately 20 hours per week at our Central location in Schaumburg, IL.

The position emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and efficiency in reception, registration, and circulation tasks. Responsibilities include processing holds, shelving, and addressing library account matters, while following procedures and library policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or 1–3 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with patrons and staff.
• Ability to learn various library functions and perform them correctly.
• Ability to follow library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Team player

Flexibility

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

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: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Fridays: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 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 Assistantis 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 is position is 20 hours/week. The scheduled is:

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