Library Job Openings

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Full-Time Positions

Youth Services Associate

 Hours/week:  This is a full-time position which requires 37.5 hours/week. Schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Salary:  $18.50 per hour DOQ

Description:  The Villa Park Public Library seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Youth Services Associate, with a primary focus on Youth Services. We are looking for an energetic self-starter who functions well both independently and as part of a group, and possesses a strong work ethic.

Job duties:

  • Typical desk duties include answering reference questions, readers’ advisory services, providing computer support/troubleshooting, checking items in and out, assisting patrons with accounts.
  • Coordinating, planning, and implementing programs and services for adults
  • Assisting patrons of all ages with identifying and locating materials
  • Providing instructional support and troubleshooting for use of the library’s public technology and electronic resources
  • Participating in the creation and maintenance of physical and virtual book displays, booklists, book reviews and other promotional materials
  • Assisting at Youth Services Desk for approximately 4 hours per week
  • May serve as a Passport Acceptance Agent and/or notary public

Minimum qualifications:

  • High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  • Competency in MS Office products required.
  • Proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required.
  • One year of customer service experience preferred.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with Spanish language skills.

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental, and vision plan
  • Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday benefits
  • Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Jean Jansen, Head of Youth Services
Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181
jobs@vppl.info

No phone calls, please.

 

Part-Time Positions

Circulation/Outreach Assistant

Hours/week:  14 hours / week (average)

Current Schedule:  We are looking for a candidate who has a flexible schedule to help cover morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. The schedule will include:

  • A minimum of one evening shift per week.
  • (13) Saturdays (On a rotational basis): 9:00 a.m. – 5:05 p.m.
  • (10) Sundays (On a rotational basis) 12:45 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

Salary:  $16.00 / hour

Job duties include:

  • Assists patrons at the service desks. Duties include, but are not limited to, circulating library materials, issuance of library cards, answering telephones, and collecting fines and fees.
  • Provides direct assistance to patrons with information regarding library materials, computer catalogs, electronic resources, the Internet, equipment, and services.
  • Receives and physically processes requests from patrons for library materials available from this library’s automation system and OCLC.
  • Distributes incoming mail.
  • Assists Department Head with outreach activities and represents the library at community events.
  • Processes donated materials for inclusion in the collection, outreach giveaways, or book fundraisers.
  • May create and maintain book displays.
  • May serve as Passport Acceptance Agent.
  • May shelve library materials in correct locations and maintain shelving areas so patrons and staff can locate materials.
  • Cooperates as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of effective library operations.

Minimum qualifications:

  • High school diploma required.
  • Competency in MS Office products required.
  • Ability to express self well in English, both orally and in writing, required.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  • One to two years of customer service experience preferred.
  • Fluent Spanish language skills preferred

To apply: Applications are available at the first floor Service Desk and online at:

https://www.vppl.info/library-info/library-job-openings

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. No phone calls please.