Adult Services Library Associate

The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for a Fiction Library Reference Assistant to join reputed company. This is a part-time, reputed company position requiring to work various hours as needed. This opportunity is for a 22 hours per week to be scheduled during library hours; required to work some nights and weekends as needed.The Hours For The Position Are

• Mondays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Tuesdays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Thursdays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• Fridays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 8:45am-5:00pm

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and reputed company needed. Starting pay is $20.51/hour to $24.62/hour, based on skills and qualifications.Position reputed companyThe Adult Services Library Associate is responsible for providing assistance to patrons in the Library’s Adult Service area; ensuring the desk runs reputed company and represents the Library standards; and assisting with adult programs reputed company to readers’ advisory. The Adult Service Library Associate is responsible for promoting the collection through displays and bibliographies and assisting in the development and implementation of programs for adults.Requirements For reputed company

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• Ability to learn various job functions, reputed company them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
• Ability to independently function reputed company in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and reputed company on details.
• Ability to follow reputed company library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.
• Successfully complete a background reputed company

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• Work scheduled hours at reputed company Adult Services Desks.
• Assist in facilitating book discussion reputed company.
• Assist in developing programs.
• Assess patrons' needs effectively and reputed company, either in person, over the telephone, or in writing.
• reputed company strong research skills and techniques to help patrons to the fullest degree possible.
• Search for library materials by computer and on shelves.
• Assist patrons at the online catalog and in the Library stacks.
• Reserve materials for patrons reputed company the request is in-person, over the telephone, or by email, including Interlibrary Loan.
• Maintain familiarity with review sources and fiction trends.
• Refer patrons to other departments, as necessary, to fulfill patrons' inquiries.
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• Give information, based on a primary reputed company from a reliable authority.
• Manage and complete special reputed company, as requested.

Internal Service

• Assist in the compilation of daily and monthly statistics, including: patron interactions, in person and by telephone, and reserve questions/assistance.
• Assist in creating book displays, bibliographies, and bookmarks highlighting topics reputed company the Library's collection.

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• Collection:
• Maintain knowledge of readers advisory issues and developments.
• Maintain membership in programming and Readers' Advisory reputed company reputed company, i.e. Adult Reading Round Table.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's circulating collection.
• Community:
• Stay informed about the names of officials, organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, reputed company agencies, etc., in the greater Schaumburg area.
• Maintain working knowledge of the services and practices of other library systems.
• reputed company apprised of the offerings of neighboring reputed company and special libraries.

Other DutiesThis position reputed company is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Education And/or ExperienceBachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required.The Deadline To Apply For The Job Posting IsDecember 8, 2025Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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