Public Services Library Assistant

Position Overview

Position Title:

Public Services Library Assistant

Department:
Public Services

Classification:
Library Assistant

Supervisor:
Public Services Supervisor

Pay Grade: 3

Salary:
Starting at $16 per hour

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Hours per week:
This position is part-time with an average work week of 17.25 hours. Hours include Mondays 5:00‑9:15 pm, Wednesdays 5:00‑9:15 pm, and Fridays 9:00 am‑2:30 pm, as well as a weekend rotation. The weekend rotation consists of one Saturday every four weeks from 9 am‑5:15 pm and one Sunday every four weeks from 12:15 pm‑5:15 pm between Labor Day weekend and Memorial Day weekend.

The Public Services Department is looking for a Library Assistant to join our team. We seek a positive and cheerful person who thrives on multitasking and helping people. Public Service Assistants work in a fast‑paced, public‑facing team environment, assisting customers with their library accounts and materials, helping register them for cards and programs, and familiarizing them with library resources and services.

Outstanding patron experience is highly valued at the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Minimum qualifications:

a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred; and aptitude with current technology, including Google Suite and navigating between multiple sites and tabs. Public service experience is highly desirable. Flexibility to work additional hours is advantageous.

The position is eligible for prorated paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays. Participation in Social Security is mandatory. Participation in deferred compensation is optional.

Apply to the following:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030. Please submit a resume and complete the library’s job application on our website:  by Sunday, January 4, 2026. No phone queries please.