Eastgate Branch Library Associate

The Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch is completing a major renovation and will reopen to the public on January 6, 2025. This renovation has increased the public space to both floors, with a children’s department downstairs which includes a play area, new patio, and new meeting and learning spaces. The transformed space upstairs will hold the adult and young adult collections, along with providing spaces that will enhance our patrons’ reading, learning, and community experiences. The updated facilities are designed to foster collaboration and creativity, making the Eastgate Branch a hub for community gathering and engagement. We seek a friendly, energetic, and engaging person to join our Eastgate Branch team to provide services in this dynamic new space.

Responsibilities for this position include greeting patrons and maintaining a friendly, welcoming environment; staffing the service desks on both floors and the drive-thru; registering patrons for library cards and assisting with patron records; checking materials in and out; providing basic reference and readers’ advisory assistance; helping patrons with various forms of technology; promoting library services; managing meeting and study room reservations; shelving materials and maintaining shelf order in assigned areas; and serving in a rotation as a Person in Charge.

This position requires a desire and ability to serve the public with friendliness, tact, and diplomacy; solid knowledge of computers, the Internet, books, music, movies, and games; willingness and ability to learn emerging technologies and job related skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits: Paid time off; optional dental insurance; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Requirements: ● Bachelor’s degree or LTA ● Previous experience in a customer service position or library position is preferred ● Physical agility and strength to unload and load materials from bins and carts

How to Apply

Please complete the Library’s employment application and provide a cover letter, resume, and three references with your application. Send applications to: Algonquin Area Public Library District, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 or [email protected] - Attention: Theresa Therens

Application deadline: Open until filled. Priority given to applications received by November 25, 2024.

Application Contact

Theresa Therens

[email protected]

Apply To

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Drive Algonquin , IL 60102