Library Specialist; Flex - University Library

Library Specialist (Flex 9-month) - University Library

Hiring Department:
University Library

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

FTE: 1

Work Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday, 4 days/week

Shift: Flex Nights

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Posting Close Date:
June 11, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.07 - 30.68 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Library Specialist (9 Month) maintains safety and security in the Richard J. Daley IDEA Commons during overnight hours, assists patrons in the IDEA Commons, and performs general office support services and special projects as needed. This position enforces conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment in the Library.

Work Hours/

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday for 9 months during fall and spring semesters. Library hours of operation are reduced during Spring Break, summer, and intersession periods. Monday 10:00pm-7:30am (9 hrs);
Tuesday - Thursday 9:30pm-7:30am (9.5 hrs)

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Maintains safety and security independently in the Richard J. Daley IDEA Commons during overnight hours:

* Enforces the Library's Code of Conduct and policies for use of the IDEA Commons

* Conducts hourly headcounts and periodic inspections to assure the safety of patrons in the IDEA Commons

* Monitors access to the IDEA Commons to ensure that only UIC-affiliated patrons are in the space during designated times

* Monitors the activities of contracted security officers on library patrol

* Reports incidents and issues

* Assists patrons in the IDEA Commons:

* Circulates headphones, chargers, and other equipment

* Answers basic reference questions and performs search queries

* Refers patrons to appropriate resources and services

* Assists with basic technology

* Provides other general information services

* Assists with closing the building to prepare for overnight shift.

* Collects and collates data and statistics for department.

* Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

* Performs general clerical activities and office support duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

* work experience in a library or equivalent setting.

* college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table

* 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

* Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

* 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

* Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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