Adult Services Library Associate

The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for an Adult Services Library Associate to join our team. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring to work various hours as needed. This opportunity is for a 22 hours per week to be scheduled during library hours; required to work some nights and weekends as needed.

The hours for the position are:

• Mondays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Tuesdays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Thursdays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• Fridays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• 2ndand 4thSaturdays of the month from 8:45am-5:00pm

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $20.51/hour to $24.62/hour, based on skills and qualifications.

Benefits include Dental, Education Assistance, paid Holidays, paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick days, paid Parental Leave, 457 Retirement Plan,Pet Insurance.

The Adult Services Library Associate is responsible for providing assistance to patrons in the Library’s Adult Service area; ensuring the desk runs efficiently and represents the Library standards; and assisting with adult programs related to readers’ advisory. The Adult Service Library Associate is responsible for promoting the collection through displays and bibliographies and assisting in the development and implementation of programs for adults.

• Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
• Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
• Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.
• Successfully complete a background check

• Work scheduled hours at all Adult Services Desks.
• Assess patrons' needs effectively and efficiently, either in person, over the telephone, or in writing.
• Develop strong research skills and techniques to help patrons to the fullest degree possible.
• Search for library materials by computer and on shelves.
• Assist patrons at the online catalog and in the Library stacks.
• Reserve materials for patrons when the request is in-person, over the telephone, or by email, including Interlibrary Loan.
• Maintain familiarity with review sources and fiction trends.
• Refer patrons to other departments, as necessary, to fulfill patrons' inquiries.
• Work with all age groups effectively.
• Give information, based on a primary source from a reliable authority.
• Manage and complete special projects, as requested.

• Assist in the compilation of daily and monthly statistics, including: patron interactions, in person and by telephone, and reserve questions/assistance.
• Assist in creating book displays, bibliographies, and bookmarks highlighting topics within the Library's collection.

• Collection:
• Maintain knowledge of readers advisory issues and developments.
• Maintain membership in programming and Readers' Advisory professional groups, i.e. Adult Reading Round Table.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the Library's reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Library's circulating collection.
• Community:
• Stay informed about the names of officials, organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, social agencies, etc., in the greater Schaumburg area.
• Maintain working knowledge of the services and practices of other library systems.
• Keep apprised of the offerings of neighboring public and special libraries.

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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required. Experience in a public library is strongly preferred.

March 9, 2026

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

$20.51/hour to $24.62/hour, based on skills and qualifications.