Part-Time Adult Services Librarian Assistant

Illinois; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Barrington Area Library is seeking an Adult Services Assistant Librarian to deliver reference and readers' advisory to adult and young adult customers, both in person and virtually, while offering basic tech assistance and promoting library programs.

This part-time, non-exempt role typically yields 20-24 hours weekly with shifts Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm plus one evening per week and occasional weekends. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.50 per hour plus PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Prior experience delivering exceptional customer service to diverse individuals and groups is a plus.
• Strong collaborative and problem-solving abilities in both team settings and customer interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and readers' advisory to adult and young adult customers at in-person and virtual service points.
• Provide basic support to customers for Library downloading/streaming services.
• Actively promote Library services, materials, and programs to customers.
• Respond to or refer customer questions and concerns.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in popular culture related to Library services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

The Barrington Area Library is seeking an Adult Services Assistant Librarian to deliver reference and readers' advisory to adult and young adult customers, both in person and virtually, while offering basic tech assistance and promoting library programs.

This part-time, non-exempt role typically yields 20-24 hours weekly with shifts Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm plus one evening per week and occasional weekends. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.50 per hour plus PTO.