Reader Advisory & Information Services Specialist

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

IMRF pension plan

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Cook County is seeking an Info Services assistant who loves books and helping customers. You will recommend titles and assist with in-person, online chat, and other services for customers of all ages and cultures.

Responsibilities include facilitating book discussions, writing staff reviews, curating displays, developing reading lists, and maintaining online resources; 23 hours per week with mornings, afternoons, evenings, and every 4th weekend.

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly customer service attitude aligned with Our Culture and IDEA.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of popular fiction and nonfiction authors and titles; ability to make recommendations.
• Experience facilitating meetings, group discussions, public speaking or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate book discussions.
• Write staff reviews.
• Curate displays.
• Develop reading lists.
• Maintain online resources.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Books & media knowledge

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Cook County is seeking an Info Services assistant who loves books and helping customers. You will recommend titles and assist with in-person, online chat, and other services for customers of all ages and cultures.

Responsibilities include facilitating book discussions, writing staff reviews, curating displays, developing reading lists, and maintaining online resources; 23 hours per week with mornings, afternoons, evenings, and every 4th weekend.