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Customer Services Specialist- Naper Boulevard Library

Naperville Public Library
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Customer Services Specialist supports all Customer Services functions. Assists with all customer-related services, trains staff, maintains staff schedules, oversees staff workflow, and resolves customer services related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs customer services activities for the library, including processing and routing materials, registering customer accounts and collection of fees.
  • Understands and assists in enforcing the Library's policies and procedures; training staff as needed.
  • Ensures excellent customer service. Supports and provides backup to staff as needed and handles escalated issues.
  • Assists in the development of new services and procedures to enhance the customer experience.
  • Collaborates with relevant staff and departments to coordinate outreach.
  • Periodically serves as Person In Charge (PIC), providing support for employees, customers, and facility issues.
  • Coordinates workflow and scheduling of the customer services staff to maximize efficiency and resolve issues.
  • Performs opening and closing procedures including money handling and resolution of credit card transactions.
  • Responds to customer and staff queries. Proactively identifies and finds solutions to customer service issues.
  • Assists customers with locating materials, placing holds and provides support to other public service desks.
  • Oversees other staff and volunteers, as needed; assigns and verifies work.
  • Prepares reports and statistics for management review as requested.
  • Maintains inventory of department supplies and merchandise.
  • Provides feedback to management on implementation of new policies / procedures and

improvements to customer services.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication in responding to customers and staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, communication styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
  • Uses problem solving skills to assist in determining priorities and finding timely solutions to departmental or system-wide issues.
  • Provides quality assistance to customers and staff by seeking to understand their needs and providing relevant support.
  • Maintains confidentiality and remains calm in all situations.
  • Possesses strong technical skills. Familiar with a range of hardware and software technologies. Keeps current in relevant technology.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities. Completes tasks and projects in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates appropriate money management responsibilities.
  • Responsive to change and demonstrates adaptability.
  • Takes responsibility for consistent completion and follow-up on all tasks.
  • Maintains a positive approach while doing daily tasks and handling complex situations.
  • Demonstrates a broader understanding of the job and looks for ways to improve Library services and support coworkers.
  • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years of college or specialized training program.
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience.
  • Bilingual proficiency a plus.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Communicate with staff and customers in person and over the phone.
  • May require either being in a stationary position or moving about for prolonged periods.
  • Moves equipment or library materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have reliable means of transportation to attend meetings, conferences, and perform work in other locations.
  • May require appropriate dealings with hazardous materials.
  • WORK SCHEDULE

    Monday 8 : 30am-5pm

    Tuesday 12 : 30pm-9pm

    Wednesday 8 : 30am-5pm

    Thursday` 8 : 30am-5pm

    Friday 8 : 30am-5pm

    Team A (one weekend a month)

    Saturday 8 : 30am-5pm

    Sunday 12pm-5pm

  • Schedule may change
  • To learn more about us, go to and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Naperville Public Library, IL (naperville-lib.org)

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