Circulation Clerk Part-Time

The Oak Brook Public Library is seeking candidates for a part‑time Circulation Clerk. Please carefully review the information below and required hours/work schedule before applying.

The circulation clerk position is a public-facing customer service oriented role. Ideal applicants should be confident in their communication and customer service skills to serve a diverse population.
Past public-facing customer service experience in or out of libraries is strongly preferred.
Confidence in learning new computer software (library-based ILS) is necessary.
Schedule flexibility is a plus.

• Answering and directing general questions from the public in person and via phone
• Checking in and checking out books and other library materials
• Issuing new library cards and confirming incorporated residents
• Maintaining and updating library card accounts
• Sorting and shelving books and library materials
• Delivering curbside pickup orders
• Take payment for fees for lost and damaged materials
• Perform searches and shelf checks for materials
• Inspect incoming library materials for damage
• Perform opening and closing procedures

• Approximately 18 hours / week, no more than 1,000 hours / year
• This clerk position consists of two night shifts per week (from approximately 2:00pm until closing at 9:00pm). Exact combination of two days between Monday and Thursday is flexible.
• Every other weekend including Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays from 12:30pm to 5:00pm.
• The Sunday shift is suspended during the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day when the library is closed on Sundays.

To apply please send resume, cover letter and three references to

• 18 years of age
• Operate various types of office equipment
• Accurately file and sort numerically and alphabetically
• Read and comprehend English, communicate verbally and digitally with library patrons
• Operate a computer/file directory, Windows 11, Microsoft Office suite software, Google Workspace, et al.
• Wide flexibility of movement is required including standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, and pushing a full book cart

Candidate screening process may consist of interviews, reference checks, a computer aptitude evaluation, a book shelving test, and other verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. This is a non-IMRF (pension) position with limited benefit earning potential.(Updated 13 July 2026)

$17.30 per hour DOE, annual merit and COL increase up to 4.5%