Circulation/Outreach Assistant - Part Time Position

Benefits: This position is eligible for the following benefits: Paid Leave for All Workers Time, Paid holidays if the holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday, and the Employee Assistance Program.

Job duties include: •    Assists patrons at the service desks. Duties include, but are not limited to, circulating library materials, issuance of library cards, answering telephones, and collecting fines and fees. •    Provides direct assistance to patrons with information regarding library materials, computer catalogs, electronic resources, the Internet, equipment, and services.  •    Receives and physically processes requests from patrons for library materials available from this library’s automation system and OCLC.  •    Assists Department Head with outreach activities and represents the library at community events.  •    Processes donated materials for inclusion in the collection, outreach giveaways, or book fundraisers. •    May create and maintain book displays. •    May serve as Passport Acceptance Agent.  •    May shelve library materials in correct locations and maintain shelving areas so patrons and staff can locate materials. •    Cooperates as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of effective library operations.

Minimum qualifications:  •    High school diploma required.  •    Competency in MS Office products required. •    Ability to express self well in English, both orally and in writing, required. •    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred. •    One to two years of customer service experience preferred. •    Fluent Spanish language skills preferred. How to Apply

To apply: Applications are available at the first floor Service Desk and online at:  https://www.vppl.info/library-info/library-job-openings

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Completed job applications may be emailed to: [email protected] or, dropped off at the library. No phone calls please.

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Villa Park Public Library 305 S Ardmore Ave Villa Park, IL 60181