Part-Time Library Materials Handler — Service & Impact

Illinois; Oak Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF Pension

Paid vacation

Health leave

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Interpreter compensation

Tuition assistance

Learning opportunities

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

The Oak Park Public Library is seeking a friendly, collaborative Library Clerk to join our Materials Handling team. This part-time role is 20 hours per week, including required weekend and evening hours.

The hourly rate is $17.00, with a comprehensive benefits package for part-time staff. Enrollment in IMRF, paid vacation and health leave, personal leave, holidays, parental leave, and additional learning opportunities are included to support our community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingualism in English and Spanish is a plus; fluency in another language helps serve the community.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves returned materials.
• Processes materials from SWAN libraries.
• Assists with daily deliveries.
• Operates the automated materials handling machine.
• Retrieves and fulfills library materials holds.
• Maintains the physical collections.
• Helps with projects in other service areas as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Spanish language (basic)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated materials handling machine

Job description

The Oak Park Public Library is seeking a friendly, collaborative Library Clerk to join our Materials Handling team. This part-time role is 20 hours per week, including required weekend and evening hours.

The hourly rate is $17.00, with a comprehensive benefits package for part-time staff. Enrollment in IMRF, paid vacation and health leave, personal leave, holidays, parental leave, and additional learning opportunities are included to support our community-focused team.