Library Assistant

Location

Location:

37W777 IL Rte. 38, Suite 250, St. Charles, IL 60175. Occasional off-site work for programs within a 20-mile radius of main work location.

Full Time: 35 hours per week, non-exempt position.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch. Occasional Wednesday shifts 11am - 7pm, and/or Thursdays 11:30am - 7:30pm, and a rare Saturday or Sunday may be required, based on programming and staffing needs.

Minimum starting salary $24.73 per hour ($45,000 annually) dependent on level of education and experience.

• Medical, dental, and eye insurance
• 14 annual paid holidays
• 7 annual sick/personal days
• 10 days of vacation after the first year

Do you love helping others? The Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center is seeking a friendly, outgoing, library assistant who can demonstrate exceptional customer service to the public and organizational members alike in their quest to utilize and participate in the court system. The successful candidate will be a reliable, motivated, and energetic team player who helps make patrons feel s individual will also be comfortable working alone in the absence of the Library Director and Library Services Coordinator.

• Acting as a friendly and welcoming presence in the judicial system through assisting court-goers with locating and attending court (both in person and on Zoom)
• Providing general technical support to patrons
• Being reliant and confident enough to work alone during the absences of the Library Services Coordinator and Director
• Working collaboratively with other departments to problem solve
• Assisting with electronic filing of court documents (e-filing)
• Helping with various Law Library outreach and legal aid programs
• Answering telephone inquiries

• High school diploma/equivalent or above with at least 3 years of customer service experience
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Knowledge and experience with navigating in mobile devices and basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with the Zoom application
• Must have access to reliable, legal transportation on a daily basis for possible travel between buildings and off-site programs

• Work experience in a library setting
• Library Technical Assistant certification

• Possess and apply basic problem-solving skills to a variety of situations
• Be comfortable working in time-sensitive situations
• Comfort with technology including downloading documents, wireless printing, scanning and attaching documents to emails, and general troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret workplace policies in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
• Must be able to safeguard patron privacy with discretion and confidentiality
• Work both collaboratively as a member of a team and independently with minimal direction
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while performing tasks
• Must be able to effectively multi-task

• Exhibit critical-thinking skills with the ability to basic problem solve, make decisions, and take responsibility for your actions
• Have the ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving patron concerns
• Exhibit patience, tact, and empathy in assisting a wide constituency comprised of judges, attorneys, and court-goers including those who may be disruptive or are currently unhoused
• Are self-motivating and project a positive attitude
• Can foster and maintain positive working relationships with employees and patrons

Are able to comfortably work in a courthouse environment with armed law enforcement personnel and in secure/locked facilities

To apply, please go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under the Employment tab to complete the online application and EEO form, upload your cover letter, resume and references.

We will give first consideration to applications received prior to 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center, Kane County