Circulation Associate

Cook Memorial Public Library is seeking an upbeat, amiable individual  with great customer service skills and a flexible schedule to join the Circulation Department. This permanent, year-round part-time position has shifts at both Aspen Drive and Cook Park Libraries. Multilingual ability welcome.  Cook Memorial Public Library District serves 61,000 residents from two full-service locations:  Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL, and Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL.  We are committed to building a Library team that reflects our diverse community and to ensuring an inclusive work environment for all employees.  Our Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Hours:

Averages 15 hours per week and includes a variety of part-time day, evening, and weekend hours.

      Mondays: 1 pm-5 pm

      Wednesdays: 5 pm-9 pm  

      One Friday on a 4-week rotation 10 am - 6 pm

      Two Saturdays and two Sundays on a 4-week rotation averaging 4 - 6 hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Check materials in and out to library patrons

·         Take payment for purchases and lost/damaged materials

·         Register library cards

·         Process reserved materials

·         Greet patrons and answer their questions

Requirements:

·         High school diploma

·         Strong people skills

·         Proficient with computers

·         Detail-oriented with good organizational skills

·         Strength to move library materials, bend, and stand for extended periods

·         Flexibility in filling additional shifts

·         Able to work at both Cook Park and Aspen Drive Libraries

Salary and Benefits:

$16 per hour, 457 savings plan, paid leave, scheduled holiday pay, paid parental leave, premium pay on Sundays. Cost of living and merit increases

Open until filled.  Address all correspondence to Marla Littlefield, Human Resources Generalist [email protected] or 847-362-2330x1102