Employment - Gail Borden Public Library District

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KidSpace Library Associate

Do you love working with children? Are you able to juggle multiple tasks and thrive on change? Do you love interacting with class groups and telling people about new learning opportunities? KidSpace at our Main Library has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills to be part of our team.

You will love this job if you:

Enjoy working with elementary-aged children
Excel at providing reference and reader’s advisory for children
Enjoy planning and presenting programs for children
Prefer to be out on the floor with library customers, helping them with all their needs, rather than be behind a desk
Excel in team environments
Are an avid reader who enjoys sharing your favorites with children and their caregivers
Take pride in your surroundings
Enjoy working with technology and helping others with technology
Have a positive attitude
Enjoy working with all types of people and are always looking for opportunities to make people feel welcome

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
General customer service and experience working with children required
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications required
Previous library experience preferred
Spanish language skills preferred

18 hours per week (schedule is subject to change)

Schedule:

Variety of morning, afternoon and evening shifts during the week
Every other Saturday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Hourly Rate: $17.28 per hour

Application Deadline → Monday, February 8, 2021

Please review the full job description and consider joining our team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, a cover letter, resume and resume→ jobs@gailborden.info.

Digital Services Library Clerk

The Gail Borden Public Main Library has a part-time position available at the public Computer Center Desk in the Digital Services Department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working with a team to provide excellent customer service
Assisting customers with logging into computers, accessing websites, and formatting documents
Assisting customers with printing, scanning, copying, and faxing
Preparing devices and the Computer Training Room for classes
Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for library users
Data entry
Promoting library services
Answering phone calls and providing in-person directional assistance to library users

Other Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Good clerical and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be a “people” person and have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Spanish language skills are a plus

Part-Time: 12 hours per week; schedule subject to change and may include day, evening, and weekend hours. The current schedule is: Tuesday 9AM-1PM Wednesday 12PM-4PM, and Thursday 12PM-4PM.

Hourly Rate: $14.41 per hour

Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2021

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! Click here to download the Employment Application and save as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application and a resume to jobs@gailborden.info.

Information Services Library Clerk

The Gail Borden Public Main Library has a part-time position available at the public Information Desk in Information Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working with a team to provide excellent customer service
Assisting customers with locating materials and resources on the second floor
Serving as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent*
Promoting library services
Referring questions to a librarian as appropriate
Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for library users
Data entry

*Eligibility requirements to become a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent:

U.S. citizen or a U.S. non-citizen national
18 years of age or older
Does not have a record of either: (i) A Federal or State felony conviction; or (ii) A misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, including but not limited to embezzlement, identity theft, misappropriation, document fraud, drug offenses, or dishonesty in carrying out a responsibility involving public trust.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Good clerical and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be a “people” person and have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Spanish language skills are a plus

Part-Time: 18 hours per week; includes day, evening, and rotating weekend hours. Schedule may vary from week to week.

Hourly Rate: $14.41 per hour

Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2021

Branch Services Clerk

If you enjoy providing top-notch customer service and want to join our talented and resourceful library team, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The South Elgin Branch Library location is looking for a customer-focused, creative and enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal skills who can master a variety of tasks in a busy environment. The mix of duties includes: assisting customers with computer applications, printing, self-check, DVD dispenser, eReader and other mobile devices, as well as, assisting with library programs, material handling, and shelving.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous customer service experience preferred
Experience working with children a plus
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications
Bilingual Spanish/English language skills a plus

Part-Time: 18 hours per week at the South Elgin Branch and Rakow Branch Libraries. (Schedule includes weekday, evening and weekend hours. The Library reserves the right to change the schedule as necessitated by the library’s operational demands.)

Hourly Rate: $13.16 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Bookmobile Services Assistant

Are you looking for a new and exciting part-time job in a vibrant community? Are you interested in providing excellent customer service to both our English and Spanish-speaking customers? Are you a hands-on individual who enjoys working closely with people? If so, then Gail Borden Library has a great opportunity for you in our Bookmobile Services Department.

This position requires working onboard the Bookmobile with the rest of our Bookmobile Services team to venture beyond the library’s walls and engage our customers where they live, work, play, and relax. The successful individual needs to be bilingual in English and Spanish, an excellent team player, and well-organized with excellent time management, prioritization capabilities and follow-up skills.

Some of the primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Assists Bookmobile customers with questions and information requests
Sorts and shelves library materials aboard the Bookmobile and at the Library
Ensures appropriate materials are shelved for the audience of each day’s route
Performs daily check out/check in of materials on board Bookmobile and at Main Library
Assists with daily vehicle checklist and logs
Uses the library’s software for check out of materials, extended usage fees, and library card registrations
Takes action and knows the procedures to deal with potentially disruptive or unsafe situations
Works with other Bookmobile staff to develop a positive, collaborative, and strong Bookmobile Services team
Adapts well to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Bilingual Spanish/English verbal language skills are required
Previous customer service experience a plus
Experience working with children a plus
Must be dependable and punctual
Knowledge and experience with basic computer applications
Library ILS experience a plus
Experience with school bus or large vehicles a plus

Part-time: 18 hours per week; schedule includes days, evenings and weekend hours

Hourly Rate: $13.16 per hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library. Submit a cover letter, resume, and Employment Application to jobs@gailborden.infoor send to: Gail Borden Public Library, C/o Human Resources, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. Click herefor the Employment Application.

Gail Borden Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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