Part-Time Library Assistant I: Circulation & Resources

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago at Kennedy-King College seeks a College Library Assistant I – Part-Time to support daily library operations, assist patrons with locating resources, and help manage circulating materials and study spaces.

Responsibilities include shelving, catalog navigation, inter-library loan processing, inventory, and basic clerical tasks. This role offers part-time hours, opening/closing duties, and union representation with Local 1708.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year clerical or data entry experience.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Ability to learn and navigate online library catalogs.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical records organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating and accessing library resources.
• Staff circulation desks and process checkouts/returns.
• Maintain shelves and organize materials; conduct shelf reads.
• Process inter-library loan requests and notify patrons.
• Assist with inventory, new acquisitions, and data entry in the library system.
• Open and close the library; handle returns and routine clerical tasks.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Catalog navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago at Kennedy-King College seeks a College Library Assistant I – Part-Time to support daily library operations, assist patrons with locating resources, and help manage circulating materials and study spaces.

Responsibilities include shelving, catalog navigation, inter-library loan processing, inventory, and basic clerical tasks. This role offers part-time hours, opening/closing duties, and union representation with Local 1708.