Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is hiring: Library Clerk in Kenda

Job Identifications: Library Clerk (Adults & Children’s Services, Circulation, and Tech Services)

Part-time vacancy available for a positive, energetic, team-oriented staff member with a strong public service commitment.

Status: Part-time

Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week with some daytime, evenings, and Saturday hours

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Application deadline: Open until filled

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Department Managers, participates in the general operation of the department.
• Shelves materials and participates in the general upkeep of the department.
• Monitors department areas, enforcing policies as needed.
• Prepares exhibits of books, bulletin board displays, and other promotional items.
• Works with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to obtain resources and use the online catalog and other equipment; provides readers’ advisory services.
• Safeguards patron privacy in handling records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to arrange materials in call number order (alphabetical and numerical).
• Ability to relate in a friendly and open manner with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to assist in planning and implementation of programs, as assigned.
• Ability to remain calm while dealing with patrons in stressful situations.
• Computer literacy required along with knowledge of office equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work that includes repetitive keyboard use.
• Work that includes reaching/shelving items on upper shelves and stooping/shelving items on lower shelves.
• Work that includes carrying several books at a time.
• Work that includes pushing loaded book carts of up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity, clear speech, hearing acuity, and correctable vision.
• Provide own transportation.
• Must be available for occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and graphic design software.
• Ability to work independently, making decisions within stated guidelines to solve problems and produce accurate work in a timely manner.
• Must be available to work assigned hours.
• Must possess a high school diploma.

How to Apply

To Apply: Complete library application and submit along with a resume and cover letter to: Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, Illinois 60560, Attn: Hiring Department or by email to careers@yorkville.lib.il.us.

Location

Yorkville Public Library, Kendall County

Hours

Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week with some daytime, evenings, and Saturday hours.