Digital Services Library Assistant

Do you love libraries and helping people with technology? Do you get excited at the thought of training and showing people what they can do with technology, including all Makerspace and media lab equipment – 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutter? The Aurora Public Library District is currently looking for a Digital Services Library Assistant to work at our Santori location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and/or present or assist in the presentation of programs featuring Makerspace services and technology resources 
• Teach two functional technology workshops a month 
• Provide basic reference and readers’ advisory services for technology related questions. Refer customers to appropriate staff for further assistance 
• Assist and supervise customer use of Makerspace and media lab equipment and software. Process Makerspace project requests 
• Assist customers to access and use library resources, including print and digital collections, public rooms, equipment and technology services 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate preferred or one year library experience required 
• One year programming experience preferred 
• One year computer support experience 
• One year of customer service experience 
• Experience using maker equipment preferred 
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred 

Benefits: 

Hourly rate starts at $22.65

Pro-rated paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick day 

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

IMRF pension plan

457b retirment plan

Professional Development

To apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your application, resume, and cover letter to [email protected]

A copy of our application can be found at: https://aurora.libnet.info/images/pdfs/aurora/HR/Application_for_Employment.pdf

**About APLD: **
APLD promotes lifelong learning by providing opportunities for self-directed personal growth, inspiring a growth mindset and development. We are a resource for everyone from early literacy through continued education, a place that welcomes all to its spaces, diverse collection and enriching programs.  We empower, include and innovate our residents by connecting individuals to evolving services and technologies, giving access to the informational needs by being fine FREE while also functioning as a community cultural hub.  APLD elevates its community by reaching out, building partnerships and engaging in our community’s needs. Stop by any of the 5 locations to learn more about who we are and start opening a world of possibilities!

How to Apply

Application Contact

[email protected]

[email protected]

Apply To

Aurora Public Library District 101 S River St 101 S River St, IL 60506