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  • Library Assistant III

    The Hayner Public Library District

  • Library/Organization Address

    401 State Street
    Alton, Illinois 62002

  • Employment Type

    Part-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $15.50

  • About the Organization

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    We have an immediate opening for a Library Assistant III in the Circulation Department. This is a part-time position, 20 - 29 hours per week. The schedule includes daytime and evening hours, with both weekday and weekend shifts. The employee may be scheduled at both the Alton Square and Downtown libraries. The Library Assistant III is supervised by the Customer Service Manager.

    The primary responsibility of the Library Assistant III is to perform the duties of circulation, provide excellent customer service, assist patrons using the library, and other duties as assigned by the Customer Service Manager.

    Duties & Responsibilities
    • Performs opening and closing procedures;
    • Clears book drops;
    • Performs circulation functions using the Polaris computer system;
    • Registers patrons for library cards and renews patron library cards;
    • Operates (but not limited to): the copy machine/patron public printers, coin-op machine, and fax
    machines;
    • Operates the patron PC reservation system;
    • Changes paper and toner cartridges in all machines (public and staff);
    • Answers telephones and directs calls;
    • Assists patrons on the public computers; keeps public computer stations in good order;
    • Assists patrons with Cloud Library, library databases, OPAC and online library accounts;
    • Sorts the cart at the desks when possible;
    • May shelve books or other materials as time allows;
    • Provides basic reference;
    • Clears the Unclaimed Items List during their shift;
    • Assists in processing new materials;
    • Registers new voters and notarizes documents;
    • Creates and maintains book displays;
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the Circulation Manager.

    The position provides paid personal, vacation, and sick time following appropriate eligibility periods. The employee will be enrolled in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, which includes employer contributions. Applications should be submitted with a cover letter describing qualifications and interest to the Human Resources Department. Please see the attached a job description with additional information related to duties and responsibilities, as well as education and skills requirements.

    Email – hr@haynerlibrary.org
    Fax – (618) 462-4919 (Attention – Human Resources)
    In person- At any Hayner Library location

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
    • Must demonstrate mastery of appropriate computer skills
    • Must demonstrate high level of professionalism and Customer Service skills
    • Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and an attention to detail

  • Benefits Offered

    Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

    Immediately

  • How to Apply

    Email – hr@haynerlibrary.org
    Fax – (618) 462-4919 (Attention – Human Resources)
    In person- At any Hayner Library location

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