University of Illinois at Chicago is hiring: Extra Help - Library Aide - Univers

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Peoria - University Library

Location: Peoria

Requisition ID: 1036884

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $16.20 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.

Position Summary

The Library of the Health Sciences at Peoria is looking for an Extra Help Employee to assist with day-to-day circulation/ILL tasks.

Responsibilities

• Charges and discharges items, including Reserve materials.
• Searches for missing books and other library materials
• Shelves discharged material; keeps shelves in order; clears desks, tables, etc. of library materials.
• Assist with interlibrary loan and document delivery request for library materials.
• Performs routine searching of records, catalogs, or bibliographies.
• Answers the telephone and answers general informational questions.
• Performs clerical duties, such as filing in internal library work files; prepares books, journals, documents, manuscripts, and other material for shelves; records receipt of material; matches purchased items to the outstanding order file.
• Assists with special projects related to library collections and archives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Previous library work experience, substantial experience in using a library, experience in a work setting dealing with customers and computers, or overall GPA of 3.00.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.