Circulation Assistant (20 hours/week)

Job Title: Circulation Assistant
FT/PT: Part time, non-exempt
Hours: 20 hours/week (including daytime, evening, and weekend hours)
Wages: Salary starts at $16.46-$17.46/hour – depending on qualifications and experience

Description

The Algonquin Area Public Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate person to fill a front line position. If you enjoy interacting with people, performing detail-oriented work, and making a difference in the community by providing citizen services such as passport application acceptance, voter registration and license plate renewal stickers, join our team and help staff our Customer Service Desk!

Responsibilities

Excellent patron experience is a top priority at the Algonquin Area Public Library. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Welcoming patrons to the library
• Issuing library cards
• Checking in and checking out materials
• Resolving patron account issues
• Providing citizen services
• Emptying library materials from bins and other materials handling

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Optional dental insurance
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical agility and strength to unload and load materials from bins and carts
• Proficiency with or ability to learn computers, software, and other office equipment
• Ability to travel between library sites
• Successful clearance of a background check

Application

Please complete the Library’s employment application and provide a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Application Contact: Theresa Therens, Administrative Associate

Apply to:
Algonquin Area Public Library District
2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
jobs@aapld.org

No phone calls, please. The Algonquin Area Public Library District is an equal opportunity, equal access employer.