Fiction Library Reference Assistant

Adult Services Library Associate

The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for a Fiction Library Reference Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time hourly position requiring to work various hours as needed. This opportunity is for a 22 hours per week to be scheduled during library hours; required to work some nights and weekends as needed.

The hours for the position are:

• Mondays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Tuesdays 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Thursdays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• Fridays 8:45am – 1:00pm
• 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays of the month from 8:45am-5:00pm

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $20.51/hour to $24.62/hour based on skills and qualifications.

Position Summary:

The Adult Services Library Associate is responsible for providing assistance to patrons in the Library’s Adult Service area; ensuring the desk runs efficiently and represents the Library standards; and assisting with adult programs related to readers’ advisory. The Adult Service Library Associate is responsible for promoting the collection through displays and bibliographies and assisting in the development and implementation of programs for adults.

Requirements for All Employees:

1. Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons staff supervisors and others.
2. Ability to learn various job functions perform them correctly and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
3. Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
4. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
5. Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
6. Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion into everyday work.
7. Successfully complete a background check

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Service

• Work scheduled hours at all Adult Services Desks.
• Assist in facilitating book discussion groups.
• Assist in developing programs.
• Assess patrons needs effectively and efficiently either in person over the telephone or in writing.
• Develop strong research skills and techniques to help patrons to the fullest degree possible.
• Search for library materials by computer and on shelves.
• Assist patrons at the online catalog and in the Library stacks.
• Reserve materials for patrons when the request is in-person over the telephone or by email including Interlibrary Loan.
• Maintain familiarity with review sources and fiction trends.
• Refer patrons to other departments as necessary to fulfill patrons inquiries.
• Work with all age groups effectively.
• Give information based on a primary source from a reliable authority.
• Manage and complete special projects as requested.

Internal Service

• Assist in the compilation of daily and monthly statistics including: patron interactions in person and by telephone and reserve questions/assistance.
• Assist in creating book displays bibliographies and bookmarks highlighting topics within the Librarys collection.

Professional Development

• Collection:

• Maintain knowledge of readers advisory issues and developments.
• Maintain membership in programming and Readers Advisory professional groups i.e. Adult Reading Round Table.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Librarys reference tools and materials the online catalog and the Internet.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the Librarys reference tools and materials the online catalog and the Internet.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Librarys circulating collection.

• Community:

• Stay informed about the names of officials organizations clubs businesses schools social agencies the greater Schaumburg area.
• Maintain working knowledge of the services and practices of other library systems.
• Keep apprised of the offerings of neighboring public and special libraries.

Other Duties

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications is required.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is:

December 8 2025

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer