Part-Time Circulation Services Assistant

The Elk Grove Village Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

PART-TIME CIRCULATION SERVICES ASSISTANT

**Qualifications: **High School diploma; friendly and helpful personality. Good communication skills and ability to understand and share written/oral instructions. Ability to perform basic computer functions; comfortable using technology and various mobile devices. Prior customer service, public service, or library work is a plus.

**Responsibilities: **The Circulation Services Assistant checks out materials to patrons; checks in materials when returned; collects fines and payments for overdue materials; responds to patron and staff inquiries through email and telephone; assists other departments with library outreach opportunities. 

**Hours: **A set 12-week schedule that averages a total of 14.91 hours per week. The schedule includes morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, depending on needs from week to week.

**Salary: **$15.96 per hour

**Starting Date: **ASAP

**Benefits: **Vacation, Sick days, Floating Holidays, and Holidays.

Submit Library application to the attention of:

Richy Sandberg: Head of Circulation Services

Elk Grove Village Public Library

1001 Wellington Avenue

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Alternatively by email at [email protected]

Applications are available at the Circulation Services Desk and online at www.egvpl.org.

You may submit the application by email. Resumes are not accepted. Telephone inquiries are not permitted. All prospective employees are subject to a background check.

Circulation Services Assistant

**Department: **Circulation Services

**Reports to: **Circulation Services Department Head

**Job Status: **Part-time, Non-Exempt

**            Grade:** V

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. The applicant will bend, stoop, lift, carry, and stand for extended periods; and must be able to push a 200 lb. wheeled cart. Previous work with the public or library experience is preferred. 

Attributes: Excellent verbal communication skills; exercises patience, friendliness, diplomacy, and discretion with the public in person, by telephone, and by email; prioritizes several duties and multitasks when required; accurate keyboarding skills and general familiarity with computers; comfortable using mobile devices and technology items; ability to write and respond to emails; willingness to help the public and library staff.

Responsibilities: Regulates borrowing of library materials by checking items in and out, registering and renewing library cards, and collecting fine and fee payments. Informs patrons of circulation policies and procedures; responds to patron inquiries through emails; provides information and registration for library programs; answers incoming phone calls and directs them to the appropriate staff/department; assists other departments through library outreach opportunities. Other responsibilities assigned by immediate supervisor. 

**Other responsibilities assigned **Voter registration service to patrons; interlibrary loan duties; printing/preparing Circulation Services reports and patron notices; curbside service; outside holds locker. 

**Probationary period: **12 months

The library reserves the right to modify this and every job description in whole or in part at any time. This job description is a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to list every possible task that an employee may be directed to perform.

SET 12-WEEK SCHEDULE

Week 1: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM.

Week 2: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM. 

Week 3: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Saturday: 12 PM - 5 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM.

Week 4: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM.

Week 5: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM.

Week 6: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM.

Week 7: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM.

Week 8: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM.

Week 9: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Saturday: 12 PM - 5 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM.

Week 10: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM.

Week 11: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM.

Week 12: Monday: 5 PM - 10 PM; Thursday: 8:45 AM - 1 PM; Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM.

How to Apply

Application Contact

Richy Sandberg

[email protected]

Apply To

Elk Grove Village Public Library 1001 Wellington Ave Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

https://www.egvpl.org