Adult Library Services Ambassador (Part-Time, 18 hours per week) at Glenview Public Library

Glenview, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Library Practices, Media Knowledge, Problem Solving, Task Management, Adaptability, Technology Assistance, Customer Service

Industry

Libraries

Description

Description Are you looking to work at a service-focused library dedicated to connecting the community to knowledge, ideas, and information in meaningful and impactful ways? Do you enjoy promoting an organization’s services, resources, and programs? Do you enjoy creating an optimal service experience for patrons? If so, consider coming to work with us as one of our Adult Library Services Ambassadors. The work schedule for this role will be: · Mondays 12:00pm-5:00pm (hours and/or days are flexible) · Wednesdays 11:00am-5:00pm (hours and/or days are flexible) · Fridays 5:00pm-9:00pm (required) · Weekend rotation—every 4 weeks, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm (required) The pay range for this position is $20.38/hour-$21.50/hour depending on qualifications. About The Role The Adult Library Services Ambassador is a warm and welcoming presence at the adult service desks providing reference, readers advisory, and technology assistance to patrons. This person actively promotes appropriate library services, resources, and programs while assisting patrons, helping to create the optimal library experience for all visitors. Why You’ll Love Working Here · Impact on community: Play a pivotal role in connecting people to knowledge, services, and resources. · A supportive environment: Join a leadership team committed to collaboration, service, and innovation. · Opportunities for growth: Continue developing your professional expertise through training, associations, and new challenges. · A values-driven workplace: Work in a culture built on inclusion, service, collaboration, responsiveness, innovation, perpetual learning, and responsibility. What You’ll Bring to the Role Education/Experience/Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree, Library Technical Assistant Certificate (LTA), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience · Familiarity with literature desired · Available to workdays, evenings, and weekends Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population · Knowledge of products, services, and current trends and issues in library practices · Knowledge of and interest in media, fiction, and nonfiction materials for adults · Successfully handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously · Can listen, analyze, problem solve, and exercise good judgment when handling both routine and non-routine issues · Works independently and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines · Adaptable to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows · Can operate a personal computer; has knowledge of ILS software, email, Windows, Excel, and basic word processing functions · Ability to learn, assist others, and perform basic troubleshooting on a variety of library technologies · Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and stoop on an occasional basis. · Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and ability to reach overhead. · Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. To Apply: Go to Careers | Glenview Public Library (glenviewpl.org) Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Responsibilities

The Adult Library Services Ambassador provides reference, readers advisory, and technology assistance to patrons. This role actively promotes library services, resources, and programs while creating an optimal library experience for visitors.