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Part-time Evening Popular Materials Librarian Job at Alsip-Merrionette Park Publ

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District, Chicago, IL, United States


Part-Time EveningPopularMaterialsLibrarian Ela Area Public Library District
The Ela Area Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic pop culture librarian with exceptional customer service skills. Our library strives to be a welcoming center for our community, and this position is responsible for creating a positive library experience and connecting our patrons to content they can enjoy. Responsibilities include general reference, reader's advisory for adults and teens, program registration, and technology assistance. This is an 9 hour per week position covering two evenings and one weekend per month.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
Provides general reference and reader’s advisory services at the Popular Materials Desk.
Maintains an awareness of current reader’s advisory practices.
Assists patrons with the use of the Popular Materials collection.
Creates and maintains book displays, bibliographies, and social media content as assigned.
Assists patrons with the use of the computer catalogs, Internet, digital materials, teen computers, print station, and copiers.
Serves as person in charge as needed.
Knowledge of:
Popular books, films, shows and other media, reader’s advisory tools and practices
Community needs and interests
Handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
Interact with patrons/staff courteously, skillfully, and accurately.
Communicate effectively with staff and public.
Problem solve.
Train/assist others in use of equipment/software.
Work as a member of a large and dynamic team.
Required Qualifications:
Education: MLIS from an ALA accredited institution required. Current library school students also welcome to apply
Experience: One year of experience in a library or bookstore preferred with a focus on public service.
PositionHours: 9 hours per week with evening, and rotating weekend shifts.
Salary: $23.50 per hour benefits personal time.
If you are interested in joining the Ela Area Public Library District and meet the job requirements described above, please email your cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Department at apply@eapl.org .
* The Ela Area Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
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In Summary: The Ela Area Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic pop culture librarian with exceptional customer service skills . Responsibilities include general reference, reader's advisory for adults and teens, programregistration,and technologyassistance . Thisisan9hourperweek position covers two evenings and one weekend per month .

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