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Library Assistant - Youth Services

Job in Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, 60153, USA
Listing for: Illinois
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Library, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21000 - 25000 USD Yearly USD 21000.00 25000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Library Assistant - Youth Services (2 positions)

Do you have passion for working with youth and their families? Do you enjoy creating programs for patrons ages 0-18? Can you provide exemplary customer service to patrons of all ages? If so, Maywood Public Library District encourages you to apply for Youth Services Library Assistant.

Job Responsibilities
  • Assists patrons with online resources and in-person materials/devices
  • Assists with planning and implementing library events and programs under the supervision of the department managers
  • Resolves or reports personnel issues and issues affecting the patron experience (facilities, technology, staffing, etc.)
  • Participates in staff meetings
  • Follows library procedures and policies
  • Promotes library services and programs in the community
  • Engages in professional development and continuous learning
  • Stays current with trends related to technology, social media, news, and library services
  • Acts as Shelver as needed
  • Assists with other departments as needed

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of customer experience
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision making skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions
  • Supportive of the Library’s efforts to provide equitable service to its patrons
  • Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment with people from all backgrounds and age groups
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to push a cart of books weighing roughly 100 pounds
  • Available to work mornings, evenings and weekends as schedule requires
Preferred Qualifications
  • Some college
  • Previous library experience
  • Fluency in Spanish

Maywood Public Library District
121 S. 5th Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

Maywood Public Library District, Cook County

Hours

Position 1:
Monday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM
-5:00 PM (11.5 hours per week)
Position 2:
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (11.5 hours per week)

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