Fiction/AV/Teen Assistant

Do you enjoy connecting patrons with the books, movies, and TV they love? Does the idea of helping a patron discover a brand-new author interest you? 

The Fiction/AV/Teen Department at Mount Prospect Public Library is looking for a service-oriented individual with a passion for popular culture to join our collaborative team serving readers, listeners, and viewers of all interests. The position averages approximately 20-22 hours per week. Our Assistants spend most of their time directly helping patrons on the desk, where you’ll see a variety of questions. In a typical shift, you will often search for items in our own and other libraries’ collections, provide readers advisory to help teens and adults find their next great read, work with patrons as they navigate the library’s popular reading programs, and perform hands-on tasks with items in our collections. 

**SCHEDULE: **(approximate average of 20-22 hours per week)

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to 2pm

• Thursday 5pm to 9pm

• Friday 10am to 2pm; 3pm to 7pm, one in every 13 Fridays

• Weekend rotation: Saturday 9am to 5pm & Sunday 11am to 5pm, one in every 7 weekends

**BENEFITS: **Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, and birthday), participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, 457 retirement savings plan, as well dental, life, and pet insurance.

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Fiction/AV/Teen Assistant Department Head, the Fiction/AV/Teen Assistant is responsible for providing popular library services to adults and young adults in the Fiction/AV/Teen Department. The primary responsibility of this position is staffing the public service desk. Additional duties include support tasks as assigned which may include compiling reader aids, assembling materials displays, maintaining files, changing the status of collection materials, and assisting with programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and work experience) required. Library or Public service experience desired.

View full job post online at mppl.org