Reference Assistant - Part Time

Tinley Park Public Library • Tinley Park, IL

4d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Tinley Park Public library is seeking an energetic, positive, and service-oriented individual to join our Adult Services team. We’re looking for a proactive person who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adapts easily to change, and is comfortable with technology. The Tinley Park Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that serves both the communities of Tinley Park and Orland Hills with a combined population of over 60,000.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree.
• An ability to collaborate and to deal courteously and diplomatically with patrons and colleagues and to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Applicant should be proficient in using and assisting patrons with a variety of current technologies such as web and database searching, and social media.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years library experience preferred.
• Proficiency with iOS and Android devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing friendly, professional reference services
• Readers’ advisory
• Technology assistance
• Teaching technology classes

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• IMRF pension plan
• Paid holidays if the holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: Vision insurance, 457(b) plan, access to Oak Lawn Credit Union services, Legal Shield and ID Shield protection, and Aflac plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level