Part-Time Library Materials Specialist

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Palatine, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal time

Sick leave

Vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Lifestyle Spending Account

Non-English language skills bonus

Job summary

Palatine Library District is seeking a part-time Materials Assistant to support the organization, flow, and maintenance of library materials. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with physical collections, and thrives in a team-focused, member-service-driven environment.

You will check in, rough sort, and shelve materials, answer patron inquiries, and work efficiently with accuracy. Familiarity with Polaris ILS or other technology is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Polaris ILS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check in, rough sort, and shelve all library material.
• Answer phones and handle patron inquiries.
• Work with efficiency, skill, accuracy and appropriate speed.
• Stand for many hours and bend, kneel, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
• Familiarity with technology (email, internet, Microsoft 365); Polaris ILS is a plus.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polaris ILS

Job description

Palatine Library District is seeking a part-time Materials Assistant to support the organization, flow, and maintenance of library materials. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with physical collections, and thrives in a team-focused, member-service-driven environment.

You will check in, rough sort, and shelve materials, answer patron inquiries, and work efficiently with accuracy. Familiarity with Polaris ILS or other technology is a plus.