Senior Library Assistant — K-12 & Early Childhood

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library Assistant III at the Lim Family Library within the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides advanced operational and technical support across circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, and financial processing. This role ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment and serves as a primary contact for students, families, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include handling complex circulation, maintaining accurate holdings in Follett Destiny and other systems, coordinating

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years library experience preferred.
• Familiarity with library systems and customer service in an educational setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced circulation and patron services, including holds, renewals, and records.
• Handles cataloging and technical processing, uses library systems for holdings and inventory.
• Coordinates acquisitions and financial processing, tracks orders and invoices.
• Trains student employees and substitutes, supports librarians to improve workflows and displays.
• Collaborates on reader engagement activities, library displays, and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Library systems

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Follett Destiny

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Library Assistant III at the Lim Family Library within the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides advanced operational and technical support across circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, and financial processing. This role ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment and serves as a primary contact for students, families, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include handling complex circulation, maintaining accurate holdings in Follett Destiny and other systems, coordinating