Associate III – 30 Hour Position
Glen Carbon Centennial Library District
$17.00/hour
Please send applications to Christine Gerrish, Director: director@glencarbonlibrary.org
Job 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.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities– Ability to provide friendly, high quality customer service; ability to communicate effectively and courteously; ability to relate to library users of all ages; ability to work as a team member; ability to learn and teach new technology; ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the library; ability to barcode items within the SHARE system. 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.
Associate – 20 Hour Position
Glen Carbon Centennial Library District
$15.00/hour
Please send applications to Christine Gerrish, Director: director@glencarbonlibrary.org
Job Responsibilities– Participates in all functions of the Circulation Desk, including issuing library cards, orienting patrons to the library, promoting library programs and services, providing recommendations and reference services, answering telephone inquiries, assisting patrons on library computers, training patrons on use of digital resources and equipment, updating the library website, creating displays and signage, and processing and repairing library materials.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities– Ability to provide friendly, high quality customer service; ability to communicate effectively and courteously; ability to relate to library users of all ages; ability to work as a team member; ability to learn and teach new technology; ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the library; ability to perform moderate lifting. Some knowledge of reader’s interest, books and authors, and library services. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. This position is required to work evenings and weekends.
Applications
We always accept applications and they will be kept on file for six months.
Adult Volunteers
If you are interested in becoming an Adult Library volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application and return it to the library or submit the completed form to gle@glencarbonlibrary.org
Teen Volunteers
Teens need to contact staff about volunteer opportunities to best match teens with the tasks we have available. Parents and guardians should read this letter about our Teen Volunteer program before getting involved in the process.