Library Clerk

LIBRARY CLERK – HOURLY (MULTIPLE VACANCIES SYSTEMWIDE)

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Operations & Patron Experiences

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Starting Salary: $22.82/hourly

This position is open to current AFSCME Bidders and the public.

Under supervision, provide public service to library patrons. Charge and discharge library materials, collect fees, register, and maintain database records. Assist patrons with general inquiries and material searches. Process applications for library cards by reviewing required documents and entering patron data into the integrated library system. Assist with processing of library materials. Sort and distribute mail and perform opening and closing desk procedures.

Perform data entry, word processing, filing, and shelving of materials. Assist with holds, interlibrary loan, statistical, and cash reports and maintenance of the newspaper and magazine collection. May assist with library outreach. Works as part of a team to meet city and library goals. Participate in professional development. Interpret the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer‑friendly manner.

Uphold the Library’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) plus six months of customer service or clerical work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

DAYS OFF:
Two days off per week
SHIFT:
Will be required to work some evenings and weekends

HOURS:

80 hours per month to be scheduled during normal unit hours

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Selected bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

• Experience working or volunteering for a public library
• Currently a student majoring in Library Science

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.

These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.