Circulation Assistant

The Algonquin Area Public Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly person to fill a front line position. If you enjoy interacting with people, performing detail-oriented work, and making a difference in the community by providing citizen services such as passport application acceptance, voter registration, and license plate renewal stickers, join our team and help staff our Customer Service Desk!

Excellent patron experience is a top priority at the Algonquin Area Public Library. Responsibilities for this position include: welcoming patrons to the library, issuing library cards, checking in and checking out materials, resolving patron account issues, providing citizen services, emptying library materials from bins, and other materials handling tasks.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical agility and strength to unload and load materials from bins and carts
• Proficiency with or ability to learn computers, software, and other office equipment
• Ability to travel between library sites
• Successful clearance of a background check

Benefits: Low Hour Paid Leave

Algonquin Area Public Library District, McHenry County

16 hours/week (including daytime, evening, and weekend hours)

$16.46-$17.46/hour - depending on qualifications and experience