Part-Time Library Circulation Specialist

Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Trails Public Library in Burbank, IL seeks a Circulation Clerk to deliver friendly patron service and handle checkout, registrations, and inquiries. You’ll help with scanners, phones, and maintaining records, while upholding library policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, weekend availability, knowledge of library systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual candidates (Polish, Arabic, or Spanish) are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be available to work set schedule including weekends.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn current integrated library system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Competent communication skills- telephone, written, and in-person.
• Bilingual in Polish, Arabic, or Spanish highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise reasonable and independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provides consistent, equitable, gracious and friendly service to patrons and staff.
• Greets and gives directions to library patrons.
• Answers telephone courteously and routes calls correctly.
• Charges and discharges library materials in accordance with established library policies and procedures.
• Issues library cards according to policy and procedures.
• Maintains library patron records.
• Manages fines and fees in integrated library system.
• Communicates library policies and procedures to patrons in an accurate and courteous manner.
• Safeguards patron privacy with discretion.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing and filing.
• Assists patrons with the scanner, fax and copy machine as needed.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities as offered.
• Attends outreach events
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Integrated Library System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prairie Trails Public Library in Burbank, IL seeks a Circulation Clerk to deliver friendly patron service and handle checkout, registrations, and inquiries. You’ll help with scanners, phones, and maintaining records, while upholding library policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, weekend availability, knowledge of library systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Bilingual candidates (Polish, Arabic, or Spanish) are highly desirable.