Circulation Assistant

Arlington Heights Memorial Library • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Circulation Assistant checks out and checks in library materials, handles money, registers new customers for library cards, and uses library databases to assist customers. The role works almost exclusively with the public and requires a positive, friendly customer-service attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment. The assistant applies library circulation policies while providing Unparalleled Customer Service.

This is a part-time position averaging 24 hours per week, scheduled on a six-week rotation. The regular weekly schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Weekend rotations include Saturday shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. during weeks 2, 3, 5, and 6, and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. during weeks 2 and 5. Flexibility in scheduling and participation in the weekend rotation are required.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook Mail and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Positive and friendly customer-service attitude.
• Flexibility in scheduling and participation in the weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Check out and check in library materials.
• Handle money.
• Register new customers for library cards.
• Use library databases to assist customers.
• Apply library circulation policies while providing customer service.

Benefits

• Two weeks of prorated leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan.
• Availability of a Roth/457 savings plan.
• Optional pet insurance.
• Optional legal aid.
• Optional identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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