Adult Services Assistant

Under the administration of the Adult Services Manager, the Adult Services Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks in support of the Adult Services Department. Duties include assisting patrons with reference and reader’s advisory, assisting with preparation of materials for programs, assisting in managing the adult collection and conducting programs as assigned.

• Provides friendly, courteous and accurate service to all users.
  • Understands and implements library procedures and policies, while safeguarding confidential and restricted information.
  • Develops and leads adult programming, both independently and as a team.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the adult collection by shifting and withdrawing materials and by providing recommendations for purchase as directed by the department manager.
  • Responds to reference inquiries and assists patrons with use of electronic resources including the online catalog. Refers questions to appropriate staff for further assistance.
  • Promotes the adult collection through reader’s advisory and develops booklists, bibliographies and books displays as assigned.
  • In collaboration with Adult Services Manager, provides outreach to various community groups and organizations.
  • Attends meetings and participates in continuing education opportunities related to adult services.
  • Works the public service desk as needed, performing all desk functions including answering reference questions, placing patron holds, and general circulation functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of library practices, procedures and technologies.
  • Basic knowledge of library’s collections.
  • Knowledge of Reference and Readers Advisory practices, procedures and technologies.
  • Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with patrons and colleagues.
  • Ability to take initiative and use good judgment in making decisions.
  • Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
  • Ability to exercise integrity and discretion with patrons and staff.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet established deadlines, follow tasks to completion and attend to detail as appropriate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and materials.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Suite, payroll system and similar computer applications.
  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use general office equipment.
  • Ability to conduct patron interviews.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. LTA, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Previous library experience preferred.
  • Position requires day, evening and weekend hours.
  • Position requires access to transportation.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The physical demands to perform the assigned task(s) may include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, and pushing.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and push up 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. The Three Rivers Public Library District Leadership reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Three Rivers Public Library District
25207 W. Channon Drive
Channahon , IL

Three Rivers Public Library District, Will County

18 hour-per-week position requires day, evening and weekend hours.