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Salary : $19.95 - $25.47 Hourly

Location : Douglass Branch Library, IL

Job Type : Part-time 25 hour position

Job Number : 00188 - 1.2025

Department : Douglass Branch Library

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Description

Under the supervision of the Douglass Branch Manager, the Library Assistant helps create a welcoming atmosphere for customers of all ages as they use the Douglass Branch Library and borrow materials. The Library Assistant helps customers with a variety of tasks relating to their use of library materials and the facility. The Library Assistant is a primary public service contact for Library users and works with the Branch team to check out materials to customers, register customers for library cards, answer questions, assist users with the library catalog, computers, and devices, makerspace equipment, and engages with customers in a friendly and efficient way. The Library Assistant assists with planning and presenting programs for adults and children.

Schedule :

Monday : 4 - 8pm
Tuesday : 4 - 8pm
Wednesday : 2 : 30 - 8pm
Thursday : 3 - 8pm
Friday :

9 : 30am - 4pm

or 11 : 30am - 6pm

off if working on Saturday)

Saturday : 9 : 30am - 4pm (work every third Saturday)

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of tasks relating to the use of library materials

Issues library cards

Checks materials in and out

Assists customers and answers questions over the phone and in person

Answers reference and readers' advisory questions

Assists with training of staff and volunteers

Assists with collection development and maintenance

Coordinates the work of other staff on evenings and weekends

Performs tasks related to the daily operations of the library

Plans, prepares materials for, and presents programs to children and adults

Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training

Provides excellent internal and external customer service

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Strong commitment to public service

Ability to work with the public in a friendly and efficient manner

Ability to learn and perform routine library functions and procedures

Ability to learn and use integrated library systems and technology

Ability to learn and apply phone system and money collecting procedures

Accurate computer and keyboarding skills

Familiarity with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Good interpersonal and communications skills for working within a team environment

Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule

Ability to maintain a varied schedule, including day, evening, and weekend rotations

Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library's Rules of Conduct and policies

Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and to vary work schedule

Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers

Manual dexterity to operate computer and telephone equipment

Physical ability to regularly lift library materials weighing up to 40 lbs., setup for events, and to push fully loaded carts of library materials

Satisfactory pre-employment background check

Acceptable Experience and Training

High school diploma or GED required

Associate or two years of college preferred

Clerical or public library experience preferred

Experience with children in an educational or recreational setting preferred

Knowledge of Spanish and / or French is helpful

The Champaign Public Library offers a comprehensive benefit package to regular full- and part-time employees that includes paid sick leave, vacation, and nine paid holidays each year.

Employees working 29 hours or less are not eligible for health insurance.

Other benefits include health and life insurance, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan, and access to a variety of other programs, such as dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and deferred compensation plans.

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