Youth and Teen Services- Library Associate II

Illinois; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal days

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Palatine Library District is seeking a friendly Library Associate II in the Youth and Teen Services Department to plan, host, and implement story-times and programs for birth through elementary school. You will provide reader's advisory services to members of all ages and assist in displays and community promotion.

Two years of college coursework or an Associate's Degree is preferred; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree is preferred.
• One year of related experience in library or similar setting.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish or another district language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line interactions with patrons and offers reference and readers advisory assistance in person, by phone, or electronically.
• Instructs patrons in the use of library resources and technology.
• Participates in planning and hosting staff-led programs, paid programs, special events, and outreach events.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and selecting diverse materials and displays.

Skills

Reader's advisory

Customer service

Spanish language

Education

Two years college coursework

Associate's Degree

LTA certificate

Job description

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a Library that makes a difference in people's lives. The Palatine Library District is hiring a friendly, outgoing Library Associate II to join our Youth and Teen Services Department. We are seeking a high energy, enthusiastic individual to plan, host, and implement story-times and programs for members from birth through elementary school. Responsibilities also include providing reader's advisory services to members of all ages; assisting in maintaining displays and promoting library services in the community. A general knowledge of and interest in youth literature is a must.

How You'll Contribute:

In general, the Library Associate II is responsible for:

• Provides positive front-line interactions with members using library resources. Delivers reliable and accurate reference and readers advisory assistance to members in person, on the telephone, or electronically.
• Instructs and assists members in the use of library resources and technology.
• Participates in planning, ideation and hosting of staff-led programs, paid programs, special events, and outreach events.

Assists in developing, maintaining, and selecting diverse materials through weeding, repairs, displays, and discards under the direction of the selector.

You’ll Be Successful Because You:

• Have two years of college level coursework, Associate's Degree, LTA certificate, or equivalent.
• Have one yearofrelated experience in a comparable business, organization, or library.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish or other language commonly spoken in the district preferred.

What We Offer:

• Hourly Range: $21.93 -$24.36 an hour,depending on qualifications
• Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 1:00pm-9:00pm. Includes a weekend rotation of Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm and Sunday 11:30am - 5:00pm approximately every 5 weeks.
• Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation per year; 12 days of sick time per year; 5 personal days per year; 7.5 paid holidays per year; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; medical, life, vision, and dental insurance programs; a Lifestyle Savings Account; andadditional compensation for non-English language skills

Palatine Library District inspires connection, curiosity, and joy. The Library serves approximately 90,000 residents predominantly within the communities of Palatine and Hoffman Estates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to reflect our diverse community through our dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 1:00pm
9:00pm.
Includes a weekend rotation of Saturday and Sunday 11:30am - 5:00pm approximately every 5 weeks.

$21.93-$24.36 an hour, depending on qualifications