Onsite Library Reader Services & Admin Specialist

Care2Prevent; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Library seeks a Reader Services and Administrative Assistant to support circulation, reference services, and administrative operations. You will help welcome researchers, register Aeon accounts, and assist with reading room management and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include answering phones, maintaining pages, supporting events, and preparing reports. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Public services experience in a high-volume environment is needed.
• Experience with library systems and reference workflows is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Staff the circulation desk and manage material transactions.
• Assist with reference queries and onsite remote scans via LibAnswers.
• Process administrative tasks, emails, mail, and files; support events.

Skills

Public Services Experience

Customer Service

English Communication

Microsoft Office

Library Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Aeon

LibAnswers

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago Library seeks a Reader Services and Administrative Assistant to support circulation, reference services, and administrative operations. You will help welcome researchers, register Aeon accounts, and assist with reading room management and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include answering phones, maintaining pages, supporting events, and preparing reports. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential.