Library Assistant - Hanover Park

Schaumburg Township District Library

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Join an award winning Library! The Schaumburg Township District Library has an onsite 25 hour/week, part-time Library Assistant at our Hanover Park Branch position open. The vital role of the Library Assistant is assisting and fulfilling the patrons’ needs in the areas of registration and circulation, placing holds, and addressing overdue matters. Hours are as follows and requires flexibility.
  • Mondays 8:45am – 4:15pm
  • Tuesdays 4:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Wednesdays 8:45am – 4:15pm
  • Thursdays 4:00pm – 9:00pm
  • 3rd Saturday each month 9:00am – 5:00pm, with two additional 5th Saturdays
The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $17.31-$20.76, based on skills and qualifications.Benefits include Dental, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Education Assistance, paid Holidays, paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick days, 457 Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance.Position Summary:The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting and fulfilling the patrons’ needs in the areas of registration and circulation, placing holds, and addressing overdue matters. The Library Assistant may also need to register patrons for library programs and activities and is able to operate and assist patrons with equipment and machines. The Library Assistant is also responsible for representing the Library standards, as this position mostly interacts with the patrons.Requirements for All Employees: * Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
  • Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
  • Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
  • Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Check-in and check-out library materials; collect overdue fines and fees; sort and pack library materials for transport to the Central Library and other Branch location; search for claims returns and maintains claims return files; search for hold requests and shelve materials as needed.
  • Assist patrons in locating recreational reading materials; place materials on reserve for patron; search for materials placed on reserve; keep “on-shelf” reserve list up-to-date; call patrons and maintain records for reserve books.
  • Process new library patrons; create new library cards; register reciprocal library cards; input information in computer and maintain patron database.
  • Register patrons for programs and accept fees, if applicable, for story times, reading programs, crafts, and other special programs; distribute prizes; maintain statistics; and route calls to the appropriate location.
  • Assist the public with self-service resources including computers, photocopier, printer, scanner, fax machine, as needed.
  • Assist in the opening and closing procedures of the building.
  • Attend meetings and training as required or requested.
  • Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintain patron and employee confidentiality.
  • Communicate clearly, either in person, on the telephone and in writing.
  • Cope with the stress of the job and get along with coworkers.
  • Maintain the ability and patience to understand and to be understood by speaking patrons.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or experience:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required. A Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certification is desired.
The deadline to apply for the job posting is: September 23, 2025.Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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