Readers' Advisory Assistant Position Open, Schaumburg Township District Library

Readers' Advisory Assistant needed for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5-10pm, with opportunity for additional fill-in hours. The Readers' Advisory Assistant assists patrons in-person, via telephone or e-mail - regarding questions and searches for materials in the Library’s fiction collection. They also create book displays, bibliographies and bookmarks highlighting topics within the collection. They are called upon to assist patrons with reserves or interlibrary loan requests and assist patrons with the photocopiers and in the use of reusable card machines. A Bachelor's degree, or a Library Technical Assistant's (LTA) degree is required along with a working knowledge of word processing and a love of reading fiction. Related experience and/or training, or MLS (or in-process degree) is highly desirable. Starting salary: $11.39 hourly. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Susan R. Gibberman, Head of Reader Services, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 or email to sgibberman@stdl.org. Application Deadline: Friday, September 08, 2006