Job Openings
at Skokie Public Library
From time to time, both full and part time job openings occur. Positions include supervisory and non-supervisory, librarians, information assistants, computer assistants, catalogers, shelvers, clerks, and maintenance personnel.
Part-time volunteer opportunities are also available at Skokie Public Library. These opportunities may be regularly scheduled, or may occur on an as-needed basis for special projects. Anyone over the age of 14 may apply to be a volunteer. Volunteer opportunities may include reading to the blind, helping patrons use computers, clerical responsibilities, assisting children with crafts, helping librarians plan programming for teens or other patrons, or cleaning library videos.
Applications for both paid and volunteer positions are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm in the Administration Office on the third floor of the Library. Completed applications are kept on file for one year and are often the primary source for filling job openings.
| Current openings: |
| Youth Services Technology Assistant |
Youth Services Technology Assistant
Part-time
Under the direction of the Youth Services Lab Supervisor, with guidance from the Technology Coordinator, the Youth Services Technology Assistant maintains the Computer Lab and public access computers, and provides customer service to the users of the Youth Services Computer Lab.
Required education/experience:
- High school diploma
- Some college desirable
- Public library or other service experience preferred
Required skills:
- Knowledge of IBM multimedia computer systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
- Knowledge of Internet access, navigation search tools and methods
- Physical mobility
- Ability to frequently use a computer
- Clear oral and written communication skills with people of all ages, especially children
- Experience working with young adults
- Experience in use of computers, software, electronic resources and Internet as related to libraries
Duties:
- Assists patrons in the use of various computer software and peripheral resources, including printers, scanners, card readers, portable storage devices, etc.
- Troubleshoots minor problems with computer hardware, software and peripherals
- Schedules appointments for use of YS Computer Lab stations
- Ensures that policies and procedures are consistently followed in the Lab
- Cleans and checks computers daily for general working order
- Maintains log of computer users
- Maintains order in the Youth Services Computer Lab
- Reports any problem, computer or behavioral, to the Youth Services Lab Supervisor, the Technology Coordinator and the Head of Youth Services
- Reports technical problems to the LAN staff
- Executes opening and closing procedures for all public computers in Youth Services
- Maintains an ongoing working knowledge of the Youth Services’ electronic resources including online research products and links off the Library’s web page, especially the Kids page
- Plans and presents computer activity programs
- Maintains effective communication with staff
- Keeps daily tally of computer statistics for monthly report
- Helps prepare and assemble materials for Youth Services activities and crafts
- Other duties as required
Schedule:
Saturday from 9:00am to 1:30pm and Monday from 3:00 to 9:00pm
or...
Friday from 3:00 to 9:00pm and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00pm
Starting salary begins at $15.12 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Mail, fax, or email resume to:
Beth Dostert, Manager of Human Resources
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.673.7797 fax
.
No phone calls, please.
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Skokie Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, located just west of the Skokie Village Hall.