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  • Associate III

    Glen Carbon Centennial Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    198 S Main St
    Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034

  • Employment Type

    Part-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    17.00

  • About the Organization

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    The Circulation Associate III is a split position between Circulation and Administration. While the average split between these responsibilities will be 10 hours working on administrative duties and 20 hours scheduled working in Circulation, this is subject to change depending on staffing levels or special projects. This position is responsible for supporting the Library Director with data collection/ management and assisting with building and administrative projects as they arise. Their circulation duties will include helping patrons use the library materials & facilities and the preparation of materials for circulation. This position is required to work a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends.

    Hours per week: 30-Part time
    Employment Status: Non-exempt
    Reports to: Library Director
    Starting pay: $17.00/hour
    Benefits include paid sick time, vacation time, floating holidays, paid holidays, and IMRF pension plan

    Administrative Duties
    Collect and collate data
    Enter bills into accounting software
    Assist with organizing library maintenance projects
    Follow-up with vendors and contractors as needed
    Assist with preparation of reports
    Attend and take minutes at Library Board meetings
    Collection Maintenance:
    Assist Adult Services Director with processing of monthly reports as assigned
    Assist with copy cataloging and attaching/deleting items
    Assist in technical services with processing and book repair

    Circulation/Patron Services:
    Perform general circulation duties
    Perform Reader’s Advisory services for library patrons
    Assist library patrons in locating information and books, conduct research on reference questions using readily available resources
    Assist patrons with questions regarding word processing programs, Internet searches, and all other databases provided by the library
    Consult bibliographic sources (OCLC and SHARE) to confirm the existence of materials requested through interlibrary loan, order such books from appropriate sources, and notify patrons upon their arrival.

    As needed:
    Provide computer and internet assistance as requested
    Create a Help Ticket with Lazerware when computers or website have issues
    Check and respond to GLE Library email account daily
    Straighten and read shelves to ensure that they are in proper order
    Shelve library materials and files newspapers and magazines in proper sequence
    Dust books and shift and balance shelves and files when necessary
    Empty book drops and shelves when needed

    Other Duties:
    Attend at minimum 8 hours of continuing education courses each fiscal year
    Attend all staff meetings
    Perform related work as required

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work, preferably to the level of a bachelor’s degree. At least one year of experience working in a library, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Benefits Offered

    Retirement plan, Flexible schedule, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

  • How to Apply

    Job applications may be found at https://glencarbonlibrary.org/job-opportunities/ and be submitted to Christine Gerrish at director@glencarbonlibrary.org

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