Algonquin Area Public Library District – Customer Service Associate

Employer/Library: Algonquin Area Public Library District

Library Type: Public Library

County: McHenry

Position: Customer Service Associate

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: hourly; non-exempt; 20 hours/week; day, evening, and weekend hours

Salary: $11.25/hour depending on qualifications and experience

We are expanding the library and our services and need an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate person to fill a front line position. If you enjoy interacting with people, performing detail-oriented work, and making a difference in the community, join our team and help staff our Customer Service Desk!

Excellent patron experience is a top priority at the Algonquin Area Public Library. Responsibilities for this position include: welcoming patrons to the library, issuing library cards, checking in and checking out materials, resolving patron account issues, and other materials handling.

Benefits include dental insurance, IMRF retirement plan, and a paid time off plan.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel between library sites
• Successful clearance of a background check

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Note: Visit www.aapld.org/about-us/jobs to download and print out our general application. Please send application and cover letter or resume to Theresa Therens, Administrative Assistant:

· Via email at jobs@aapld.org OR

· Via U.S. mail at Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102

No phone calls, please. The Algonquin Area Public Library District is an equal opportunity, equal access employer.

Application Contact: Theresa Therens

Apply To:

Algonquin Area Public Library District
2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin , IL 60102
Email address: ttherens@aapld.org
Web: https://www.aapld.org/about-us/jobs/
Phone: 8474583133
Fax: 8474589370

Fox River Valley Public Library District – Purchasing & Technical Services Assistant

Employer/Library: Fox River Valley Public Library District

Library Type: Public Library

County: Kane

Position: Purchasing & Technical Services Assistant

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $14.65 per hour

Do you love order and have great attention to detail? Do you delight in making lists and labelling bins? Would you love the be the first person to lay eyes on all the new books that come out?

The Fox River Valley Public Library District is currently seeking a full-time Assistant at our Dundee Library location.

Essential functions of this job include:

• Physically processes materials
• Receives orders and resolves problems
• Performs copy cataloging
• Creates brief bibliographic records in Library Automation System

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or two years public library experience. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel; the internet, email, and databases.

Current benefits include:

• Paid vacation, sick, personal, holidays off
• Health, dental, life insurance
• IMRF defined-benefit pension

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Note: To apply for any open position: Please send resume, cover letter, and completed application via e-mail to Sherry Kenney, HR@frvpld.info with the job title in the subject line. All application documents must be submitted electronically.

For More Information:

http://www.frvpld.info/about-us/job-openings.

Apply To:

http://www.frvpld.info/about-us/job-openings. IL

Highwood Public Library – Children’s and Young Adult Librarian

Employer/Library: Highwood Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Lake

Position: Children’s and Young Adult Librarian

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: Approximately 16 hours per week; evening and weekend hours

Salary: $14.00 / hour

The Highwood Public Library is looking for someone to work between 15 to 20 hours per week as an Assistant Children’s and Young Adult Librarian. The position is responsible for helping with: answering patron questions; planning, marketing and overseeing children’s and young adult programming; maintaining the children’s and young adult collections through selection, purchasing and weeding of those collections; maintaining the appropriate sections of the library’s website; maintaining the library’s facebook page; collecting statistics; and acting as the librarian-in-charge when needed.

The ideal candidate will have an MLS or be in the process of attaining one. Candidates must also be proficient with MS products, especially Windows and Office; have excellent customer service skills; and be able to work evenings and weekends. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Note: Email cover letter and resume to director@highwoodlibrary.org

Application Contact: Director

Apply To:

Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave.
Highwood , IL 60040
Email address: director@highwoodlibrary.org
Web: http://www.highwoodlibrary.org
Phone: 847-432-5404
Fax: 847-432-5806

Deerfield Public Library – Patron Services Assistant

Employer/Library: Deerfield Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Lake

Position: Patron Services Assistant

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 12-15 hrs/week

Salary: $16.17/hr

Afternoons and evenings: some Saturdays and Sundays required

Job Summary: The Deerfield Public Library is seeking a part-time Patron Services Assistant to provide excellent customer service to our patrons by helping them with all aspects of circulation and to provide assistance in our computer lab. Successful candidates should enjoy working with the public, be friendly, patient and helpful, and enthusiastic about everything the Deerfield Library has to offer.

Find the extended job posting and job description at http://deerfieldlibrary.org/job-opportunities/.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 8, 2018

Application Note: Email your cover letter and resume to ekaiser@deerfieldlibrary.org.

No phone calls please.

Application Contact: Ellen Kaiser

For More Information: http://deerfieldlibrary.org

Apply To:

Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield , IL 60015
Email address: ekaiser@deerfieldlibrary.org
Web: http://www.deerfieldlibrary.org

Governors State University, Will County – Senior Library Specialist – Interlibrary Loan

Employer/Library: Governors State University

Library Type: Academic Library

County: Will

Position: Senior Library Specialist – Interlibrary Loan

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Hours: (7.5 hours per day for a total of 37.5 hours weekly). Days and hours: This position works Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am to 10 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 30-60 minute unpaid lunch. This position is part of the evening and weekend rotation.

Salary: $26,500-$30,000

This position works as a member of the University Library—Public Services team, whose function is to facilitate access to the library’s resources and services. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage all aspects of the Interlibrary Loan service of the department. This includes hiring, training, supervising and evaluating ILL staff members, including student workers, in order to provide GSU Library borrowers with access to resources of external library collections and sharing GSU Library resources with external borrowers.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2018

Apply To: http://employment.govst.edu/postings/3317 IL 

Des Plaines Public Library – Materials Services Clerk

Employer/Library: Des Plaines Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Cook

Position: Materials Services Clerk

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Salary: $12.79/hour

Looking for a fast-paced job where you can multi-task? Does being physically active appeal to you? Do you have a high attention to detail and do you enjoy using a computer? If your answer is yes, then we’ve got the job for you!

We are seeking a part-time clerk with basic computer skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team setting. You will be responsible for emptying multiple bins, and sorting and preparing library materials for delivery which entails lifting, moving, and packing. You will also be checking in materials, locating and processing items on hold, and operating the library’s switchboard.

Minimum qualifications

• High school degree.
• One year of library experience or one year of experience in retail customer service and organizing and working with merchandise.

Includes IMRF and one week vacation.

To Apply

Application Deadline:

Date below

Deadline Date:

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Application Note:

Full description

Download job description ↓

Apply by 5:00 pm on February 15, 2018

Download the application to print, complete and submit one of the following ways:

Mail To:
Carol Kidd
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Scan and Email to: jobs@dppl.org

Fax To:847-827-4161

Application Contact: Jennifer Steurer

Apply To:

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St
Des Plaines , IL 60016
Email address: jobs@dppl.org
Web: http://dppl.org
Phone: 847-376-2794
Fax: 847-827-4161

Des Plaines Public Library – Youth Services Assistant

Employer/Library: Des Plaines Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Cook

Position: Youth Services Assistant

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 20-hour position: Monday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., plus Saturday/Sunday in a weekend rotation. 15-hour position: Monday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., alternating Friday/Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $16.92/hour

The Des Plaines Public Library is looking for two energetic Youth Services Assistants practiced in public service to work in a busy, dynamic, and diverse environment. Primary duties include: staffing the Youth Services public desk to provide reference and readers’ advisory services, assisting patrons with participation in our many programs and activities, managing some areas of the collection, participating in our Summer Reading Club committees, attending monthly department and library meetings, and planning and executing or hosting programs.

Spanish and/or Polish language skills are definitely a plus, but please be sure to indicate any additional languages. The local school district reports over 60 different languages are spoken in our community’s homes.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year library work experience with children

OR

two years college and three years library experience with children.

Hours

Position 1

20-hour position:

Monday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., plus Saturday/Sunday in a weekend rotation. *Benefits 20 hour position includes IMRF and one week vacation.

Position 2

15-hour position:

Monday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., alternating Friday/Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Full job description Download job description ↓

These jobs are open until filled.

Please include the following documents with your application: ( Please specify which position you are interested in on your application.)

• Cover letter
• Resumé

Download the application to print, complete and submit one of the following ways:

Mail To:
Carol Kidd
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood Street|
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Scan and Email to: jobs@dppl.org

Fax To:847-827-4161

Application Contact: Jennifer Steurer

Apply To:

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St
Des Plaines , IL 60016
Email address: jsteurer@dppl.org
Web: http://dppl.org
Phone: 847-376-2794
Fax: 847-827-4161

Joliet Public Library – Office Assistant

Employer/Library: Joliet Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Will

Position: Office Assistant

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 20

Salary: $12.45

The Joliet Public Library has an exciting part-time position for the Ottawa Street Branch location! We are seeking an Office Assistant with a positive attitude along with a flexible personality.

Joliet is a southwest suburb of Chicago, with a culturally diverse population of 147,000. With two locations, one urban and one suburban, Joliet Public Library is at the beginning of a new strategic plan and on an upward trajectory. Come join our team and be part of our transformation process!

The Office Assistant will report to the Finance Associate and performs business office functions necessary for the Board of Trustees and Administrative staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ordering office supplies, furniture, fixtures and maintains inventories
• Confers and negotiates with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, service guarantee and delivery schedule
• Contacts vendors with discrepancies regarding quality, quantity or to trace delinquent orders
• Maintains fiscally responsible and timely accounts with library vendors
• Organizes, maintains, orders, and distributes all keys for various library properties at both locations

• Collects monies from copier/printer coin towers and produces a monthly report showing deposit information
• Serves as back up for processing payroll which includes entering data for payroll adjustments, printing reports and completing the bi-weekly general ledger spreadsheet
• Assists in final copy production and packet assembling for Board Meetings
• Assists administrative staff in filing and office organization
• Assists in handling of special projects as delegated by administration
• Assists all library personnel in operation of copy and fax machines
• Assists Administrative Services Coordinator in answering phones, receiving visitors, and handling business calls when required
• Maintains database of physical assets of Library; occasionally affixes asset tags to library property, and is responsible for accurate asset reporting at annual audit
• Completes other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate and related work experience
• Some knowledge of bookkeeping
• Has previous cash handing experience
• Ability to process work with accuracy
• Has knowledge of Microsoft office
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to maintain discretion
• Must have a valid IL Driver’s License.

To Apply

Please submit an application, cover letter, and resume with three professional references to the attention of dpanos@jolietlibrary .org

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Contact: Human Resources

Apply To:

Joliet Public Library
150 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet , IL 60432
Email address: dpanos@jolietlibrary.org
Web: http://jolietlibrary.org
Phone: 8158463129

Naperville Public Library – 20 Hr. Adult Services Associate

Employer/Library: Naperville Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: DuPage

Position: 20 Hr. Adult Services Associate

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. See job posting on our website for regular work schedule.

Salary: $17.52/Hr. – 4 yr. college degree required

The Adult Services Associate understands and follows the mission and values of the Library. Responsible for providing reference and Readers’ Advisory service to library users, assisting library users in the use of digital and print resources, assisting in programming, maintaining the adult and teen material collections and promoting library resources and services. Proactively participates in outreach activities. Collaborates with other staff members as needed and assists in creating a positive environment.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Date below

Deadline Date: Monday, February 12, 2018

Application Note: Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website to carefully review the job description and work schedule and submit an online application.

The benefits of this position at the Naperville Public Library include:

• Annual Vacation Accrual: 1 week per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year
• Annual sick Accrual: 12 days per year
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Health Benefits available for 30+Hour Positions

For More Information: https://www.naperville-lib.org/jobs

Apply To: Naperville Public Library IL
Web: http://www.naperville-lib.org

Ela Area Public Library – Children’s Department Page

Employer/Library: Ela Area Public Library

Library Type: Public Library

County: Lake

Position: Children’s Department Page

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hours: 6-9 hours per week. 2 shifts during the week and 2 weekend afternoon shifts per month.

Salary: $8.93 per hour

The Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich, IL has an opening for a Children’s Department Page. Responsibilities include sorting, shelving, and straightening all types of children’s materials. Attention to detail and competence in filing alphabetically and numerically are required. Candidates must be able to bend, reach, and lift, as well as push a cart loaded with books.

Please complete the PDF application, save it to your computer, and email it to apply@eapl.org for consideration.

The Ela Area Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Application Deadline: Until filled

* The Ela Area Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Contact: Human Resources Department

For More Information: http://www.eapl.org

Apply To:

Ela Area Public Library

275 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich , IL 60047
Email address: apply@eapl.org
Web: http://www.eapl.org/about-us/employment
Phone: 8474383433