What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library assistant position at Schaumburg Township District Library?
INTERLIBRARY LOANASSISTANT
Joinan award winningLibrary! The SchaumburgTownship District Library has an onsite 30 hour / week parttime InterlibraryLoan Assistant position open.
The Interlibrary Loan Associate is responsible for processinginterlibrary loan requests both for lending and receiving materialsthrough Interlibrary Loantools.
The schedule forthis position will be working 6 hour shifts Monday through Fridaybetween the hours of 8 : 00am to 6 : 00pm and requiresflexibility.
Theschedule is based on the needs of the library and could change ifand when needed. Starting pay is $16.06$20.09 based on skills andqualifications.
PositionSummary :
TheInterlibrary Loan Associate is responsible for processinginterlibrary loan requests both for lending and receiving materialsthrough Interlibrary Loantools.
Requirementsfor All Employees :
- Ability to be a teamplayer and workpleasantly and effectively with all patrons staff supervisors andothers.
- Ability tolearn various job functions perform them correctly and understandthe necessity in overall libraryoperations.
- Abilityto independently function efficiently in a changing and variedenvironment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focuson details.
- Abilityto follow all library policies andprocedures.
- Demonstrates commitment to incorporatingprinciples of Diversity Equity and Inclusion into everydaywork.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities :
- Locate and request library materials fromlocal state and national libraries for STDL patrons using TipasaOCLC Find More Illinois mail and telephone.
- Locate and process materials requested byother libraries following interlibrary loanprocedures.
- Notifypatrons by email or phone when requested materials are available ornotify patrons via letters email or phone if request cannot befilled;
mail reminder letter if item is not picked up in severaldays.
- Createtemporary records for interlibrary loan materials loaned fromoutside libraries and remove on a schedulebasis.
- Prepare andprocess materials for return to lendinglibrary.
- Maintainfiles of all requested materials and subsequent fees incurred onborrowed materials.
- Send overdue notices to outside libraries andto STDL patrons; print pickup notices; and process renewals forpatrons as well as for other libraries.
- Prepare returned reciprocal borrowing itemsfor shipping or delivery.
- Maintain working knowledge of the IntegratedLibrary System (ILS the Library’s standalone databasesTipasa ILLINET OCLC and Find More Illinois.
- Attend meetings training and otherprofessional development opportunities to stay current in resourcesharing.
- Treat allpatrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintainspatron and employee confidentiality.
- Abide by all policies and procedures of thelibrary.
- Communicateclearly in person on the telephone and inwriting.
- Cope withthe stress of the job and get along withcoworkers
- Maintainthe ability and patience to understand and be understood by allpatrons regardless of their communicationlevel.
- Other dutiesasassigned.
Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED) with relatedexperience and / or training. A LibraryTechnical Assistant’s (LTA) degree is preferred but notrequired.
Thedeadline to apply for the job posting is : September 52024.
SchaumburgTownship District Library is an Equal OpportunityEmployer
Last updated : 2024-08-17
Salary : $16 - $20
