Part Time Book Club Associate

Cook Memorial Public Library District • Libertyville, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Library is seeking a part-time Book Club Associate with a strong commitment to providing superior library service to patrons at the Cook Park and Aspen Drive Libraries. This role requires strong organizational skills and a passion for reading. The position is part-time, working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong technology skills; previous database experience preferred
• Customer service focused
• Knowledge of current fiction
• Familiarity with online library catalogs
• Previous library experience preferred
• High school diploma

Nice To Haves

• Previous database experience preferred
• Previous library experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process all holds for members of book clubs (800+ holds/month)
• Secure copies of materials from other libraries through LINKin and Interlibrary Loan
• Maintain and update book club database; create reports when needed
• Create schedules for book clubs based on title availability
• Update and print book club brochures
• Work with Readers’ Services Supervisor to coordinate communications with book clubs

Benefits

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Optional vision insurance
• Optional dental insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday leave
• Paid parental leave
• Cost of living increases
• Merit bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED