Part-Time Library Assistant: Patron Support & Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position

Local 1708 Union

Job summary

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE in Chicago seeks a part‑time College Library Assistant I to support daily library operations, assist patrons, shelve materials, and help with online catalogs.

Responsibilities include circulation desk duties, guiding users, processing inter-library loans, inventory, and basic equipment assistance; the role requires good communication, basic computer skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalency certificate (GED).
• One year of general clerical or data entry experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical organization of records/materials.
• Some knowledge of office and general clerical library procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate library’s on-line catalog and related library databases.
• Some skill in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist library patrons in-person, via email, and over the phone in locating and accessing library resources.
• Staff circulation/reserve desks and answer questions; direct patrons to collections and refer to Librarian for more in-depth assistance.
• Use the library’s automated system to charge and discharge books and materials; check status of items; update student records.
• Assist patrons with online catalog, reserves, study room scheduling, and locating materials.
• Process inter-library loan requests; notify patrons of received loans.
• Search stacks by call number; place holds for pick-up.
• Guide on basic use of library equipment (printers, copiers, scanners, public computers).
• May supervise work-study students; conduct library walk-throughs for rules and space usage.
• Maintain routine records including daily gate counts and study room usage.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OCLC

Library catalog system

Job description

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE in Chicago seeks a part‑time College Library Assistant I to support daily library operations, assist patrons, shelve materials, and help with online catalogs.

Responsibilities include circulation desk duties, guiding users, processing inter-library loans, inventory, and basic equipment assistance; the role requires good communication, basic computer skills, and a high school diploma.