What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patron Accounts Assistant position at Des Plaines Public Library?
Part-Time: 20 hours/week
Schedule: Mondays 12-5pm, Tuesdays 5-9pm, Wednesdays 12-5pm, Fridays 9am-1pm, and every other Sunday 1-5pm.
About the Position:
We are seeking a hardworking, self-starter with excellent customer service skills. This key role requires a team player who can prioritize and make judgment calls in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will assist customers with their library accounts and materials, help register them for cards and programs, and do outreach throughout the community. Computer literacy is a must!
DUTIES:
1. Understands and carries out the Library’s policies and procedures
2. Assists patrons with all matters related to their Library accounts and
answers public questions.
3. May be responsible for one or more of the following: fulfills interlibrary
loan requests and reports statistics; registers public meeting room
bookings, maintains the schedule and public calendar, and reports
statistics; selects Quick Pick magazine collection and maintains display; and registers and processes special library cards for businesses, nonresidents, and a variety of other types of users.
4. Assists and instructs patrons in the use of the self-checks, automated
materials handler, copier, and catalog.
5. Registers patrons for library cards, library programs, and other services such as voter registration and tax preparation appointments.
6. Checks materials in and out, renews items, and sorts and routes materials.
7. Answers Library directional and procedural questions and general
community-related questions. Refers patrons to appropriate staff for
assistance when necessary.
8. Promotes Library card signup at in-person visits to local schools and
community events.
9. Reconciles patron accounts and takes payment for damaged and lost items.
10. Prepares daily cash deposit and cash register drawer for opening on the following day.
11. Accepts donations for the Friends of the Library and processes purchases from the on-going book sale.
12. Maintains public holds area, Quick Pick collections, and new Video Game collection, including shelving and straightening.
13. Compiles statistical data.
14. May attend appropriate meetings, workshops, and conferences.
15. May prepare weekly desk schedule.
16. Performs a variety of clerical tasks.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two years college preferred.
2. Two years library experience or two years retail customer service
experience.
3. Available to work evenings and weekends.
Starting Salary: $18.00/hour DOQ
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off accrual
- IMRF Pension Plan
- Mission Square Pre of Roth 457
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $18 - $25