Adult Services Assistant

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Part-time

On-site

Highland Park, Illinois, United States

January 4, 2025

$15.00-$18.75,Hourly

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The Adult Services department seeks an Adult Services Assistant to organize periodicals and reference materials, acquire materials for the Hot Picks magazine collection, and locate and retrieve materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team and learn more about how collection work is essential in providing patrons and the community an effective and welcoming environment!  **Duties: ** Acquire monthly Hot Picks magazine collection with librarian guidance  Maintain and organize periodicals/newspaper collection and reference collection, including withdrawing materials according to a collection    development plan and holding guidelines Perform administrative duties, including filing documents Search for missing titles and retrieve items for patrons and staff Assist with display creation and organization Requires: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience  Ability to operate computer and office equipment (for example, photocopier, FAX machine, laminator)  Word-processing skills  Organizational, problem solving, and communication (oral & written) skills  Ability to interpret procedures and follow directions accurately  Ability to work cooperatively with others, as well as independently  Filing skills (Dewey Decimal System and alphabetical) **Benefits:      ** Paid Leave benefits

How to Apply

Submit resumé with three work references to:

Cynthia Medrano Adult Services Manager Highland Park Public Library 494 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, Illinois 60035    [email protected]

Application Contact

Cynthia Medrano

[email protected]

Apply To

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 494 Laurel Avenue HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-2690

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