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  • Assistant Librarian

    Christopher Public Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    202 East Market Street
    Christopher, Illinois 62822

  • Employment Type

    Part-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    15.00 per hour

  • About the Organization

    We are a community involved library in a small town.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Position Summary:
    The Assistant Librarian is appointed by the library board of directors to perform a range of duties. The assistant librarian along with the head librarian are the public face of the library and should possess good customer service skills and the ability to interact with patrons of all ages. The assistant librarian position requires excellent organizational and communication skills. The assistant librarian will aid patrons with services the library offers.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Perform general circulation and patron front-line services, such as: Check-in and check-out of library materials, calculate fines for overdue materials, phone support, patron registration and general patron assistance
    • Assists patrons with item retrieval, reader requests and general service questions
    • Clarifies the use of library amenities and provides information about library policy to patrons
    • Assists with the interlibrary loan and systems holds process, retrieving requested materials, updating online item records and processing items for transit
    • Operates and assists patrons with computers, WiFi connectivity, printing, copying, faxing, scanning, etc
    • Tallies daily receipts and updates petty cash drawer balance
    • Assists in maintaining library records and statics to ensure they are up to date
    • Assists in preparing the library annual report and other required reports, i.e. State Library and Illinois Heartland Library System
    • Assists in preparing the monthly agenda for the library board meeting in cooperation with the head librarian and the president of the board
    • Attends the monthly library board and presents the monthly library report in the absence of the head librarian
    • Assists in completing grant applications to improve library services
    • Assists the head librarian in providing guidance to the board in regards to updating and maintaining appropriate technology and equipment
    • Assists overseeing the day to day operation of the library
    • Notifies the head librarian of needed supplies
    • Performs other job duties as requested by Library board or Head Librarian
    Qualifications and Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Familiarity with personal computers, fax machines, copier, phones and electronic devices
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team




    Physical and Mental Demands:
    • Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending and twisting
    • Lifting and carrying less than 35 pounds
    • Typing, keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, processing and shelving
    • Communicate effectively in oral and written format
    • Time management: set priorities to meet deadlines, self-motivated and ability to multi-task

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Age 18

  • Benefits Offered

  • Position Start Date

    Immediately

  • How to Apply

    Send resume via email to christopherlibrary@gmail.com

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