Adult Services Library Associate

The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for a Fiction Library Reference Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring to work various hours as needed. This opportunity is for a 22 hours per week to be scheduled during library hours; required to work some nights and weekends as needed.The Hours For The Position Are

• Mondays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Tuesdays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Thursdays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• Fridays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 8:45am-5:00pm

• Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
• Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
• Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.
• Successfully complete a background check

• Work scheduled hours at all Adult Services Desks.
• Assist in facilitating book discussion groups.
• Assist in developing programs.
• Assess patrons' needs effectively and efficiently, either in person, over the telephone, or in writing.
• Develop strong research skills and techniques to help patrons to the fullest degree possible.
• Search for library materials by computer and on shelves.
• Assist patrons at the online catalog and in the Library stacks.
• Reserve materials for patrons when the request is in-person, over the telephone, or by email, including Interlibrary Loan.
• Maintain familiarity with review sources and fiction trends.
• Refer patrons to other departments, as necessary, to fulfill patrons' inquiries.
• Work with all age groups effectively.
• Give information, based on a primary source from a reliable authority.
• Manage and complete special projects, as requested.

• Assist in the compilation of daily and monthly statistics, including: patron interactions, in person and by telephone, and reserve questions/assistance.
• Assist in creating book displays, bibliographies, and bookmarks highlighting topics within the Library's collection.

• Collection:
• Maintain knowledge of readers advisory issues and developments.
• Maintain membership in programming and Readers' Advisory professional groups, i.e. Adult Reading Round Table.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's circulating collection.
• Community:
• Stay informed about the names of officials, organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, social agencies, etc., in the greater Schaumburg area.
• Maintain working knowledge of the services and practices of other library systems.
• Keep apprised of the offerings of neighboring public and special libraries.