Popular Materials Assistant

Poplar Creek Public Library District; Streamwood, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF

Paid time off

Aflac

Life Insurance

EAP

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Poplar Creek Public Library District in Streamwood, IL is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support public service desks with basic research, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance. The role includes program development and representing the library at events outside the building.

Responsibilities cover helping patrons with catalogs, self-checkout, databases, e-readers, and tablets; planning classes; maintaining displays; and preparing bibliographies or reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent library experience required.
• Minimum 3 years public library experience preferred.
• Weekend/evening work required; valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology, readers advisory and reference assistance to patrons.
• Plan and host classes and programming activities.
• Represent the library at Community Engagement events.
• Maintain professional service at the public reference desk.
• Assist with catalog, self-checkout, databases, internet, e-readers and tablets.

Skills

Customer service

Reference assistance

Technology assistance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

LTA or equivalent experience

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time; non-exempt; 25 hours/week

FULL SALARY RANGE: $19.08/hr - $28.62/hr

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.08/hr - $23.85/hr

Our typical hiring practice is to hire candidates within the established hiring range; however, individual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, market conditions, and business needs.

Position Summary

Fulfills responsibilities at public desks providing basic research, readers’ advisory and computer assistance. Provides programing as needed. Performs responsibilities professionally and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Library District. May represent the library at events outside the library.

Job Duties

• Provide technology, readers advisory and reference assistance to patrons in person, on the telephone, or electronically using print and digital resources
• Serve on Community Engagement Committee
• Responsible for select mobile library opportunities and assist with other departments as needed
• Maintain a professional level of service at a public reference desk
• Assist patrons in the use of the library catalog, self-checkout stations, databases, internet, e-readers, and tablets
• Plan host and implement classes and other programming activities
• Represent the library at Community Engagement events as assigned
• Develop bibliographies as assigned
• Assist in the weeding, repairs, and discards of library materials under the direction of the selector
• Develop and maintain displays
• Create reports as needed
• Attend staff and professional meetings as assigned
• Effectively convey library policies and procedures to the public and staff
• Continuous pursuit of learning new and better tools for doing the job well including staying abreast of new technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

LTA, bachelor's degree (4-year degree), or equivalent relevant professional experience required.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years related experience in a public library preferred.

• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday
• Aflac
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Deferred compensation plan

Required Skills

• Ability to work with efficiency, skill, accuracy, and appropriate speed
• Ability to read library material labels in order to comprehend and retrieve information
• Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public and staff
• Ability to provide excellent customer service at all times

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Physical requirements include: speaking, hearing, vision and keyboarding ability sufficient to adequately perform the job, and the ability to push and pull up to 200 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Job Requirements

Work is performed in a typical library environment. Will require some weekend and evening work. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance or have the ability to arrange own transportation in order to work required schedule.