Eastgate Branch Library Associate

The Algonquin Area Public Library’s Eastgate Branch recently completed a renovation. Updates include a new children’s department downstairs that features a play area, patio, and meeting and learning spaces. The transformed space upstairs holds the adult and young adult collections, along with providing spaces for patrons’ to enjoy reading, learning, and community experiences. We seek a friendly, energetic, and engaging person to join our Eastgate Branch team to provide services in this dynamic new space.

Responsibilities for this position include greeting patrons and maintaining a friendly, welcoming environment; staffing the service desks on both floors and the drive‑thru; registering patrons for library cards and assisting with patron records; checking materials in and out; providing basic reference and readers’ advisory assistance; helping patrons with various forms of technology; promoting library services; managing meeting and study room reservations;

shelving materials and maintaining shelf order in assigned areas; and serving in a rotation as a Person in Charge.

This position requires a desire and ability to serve the public with friendliness, tact, and diplomacy; solid knowledge of computers, the Internet, books, music, movies, and games; willingness and ability to learn emerging technologies and job related skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and excellent customer service skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or LTA
• Previous experience in a customer service position or library position is preferred
• Physical agility and strength to unload and load materials from bins and carts

Paid time off; optional dental insurance; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

We have 2 Eastgate Branch Library Associate positions open. The hours for both positions are 20 hours/week (including daytime and evening shifts, and two weekends a month rotation)

Please complete the Library’s employment application and provide a cover letter, resume, and three references with your application.

Algonquin Area Public Library District, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 orjobs - Attention:
Theresa Therens

Algonquin Area Public Library District, McHenry County

2 positions open - hours for both are 20 hours/week (including daytime and evening shifts, and two weekends a month rotation)

$20.46-$22.46/hour - depending on qualifications and experience and in accordance with internal equity