Practicum Opportunity - or volunteer

Great opportunity for a practicum if you're at the end (or near the end) or your certificate or AAS degree. It could also be great if you'd like to volunteer some of your time and gain experience (no credit, sorry) for a resume. You do need to have previous experience or have taken cataloging.

The North Chicago Public Library needs folks to help in their Technical Services Department. It sounds like a great opportunity for someone who would like to work in technical services or to try your hand in it. If you're interested in doing a practicum contact me at achernaik@clcillinois.edu to make sure you qualify to take one (hours wise). Contact Joan Battley for more information on what the work involves at: joanb@ncplibrary.org.

Job Opportunity - Roosevelt University, Schaumburg Campus

Job Title: Part Time - Library Clerk
Supervisor: Micah Jefferson
Phone: 847-619-7980
Department: McCormick Tribune Foundation Library
Campus: Schaumburg Campus, Room 140

Available: January 2009

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Public Services Desk
   Duties include using the library’s Voyager Circulation client to search simple bibliographic information for patrons, perform routine circulation functions such as; checking books and in out of the library, renewing books, inputting and updating patron records. Assist patrons at the circulation desk by answering informational and directional questions, troubleshooting photocopiers, printers, and simple PC problems, answering phone calls and some filing.
   
   
2. Interlibrary and Intercampus Delivery of Materials
   Assist in the packing, delivery, and pick-up of interlibrary loan book bags from Interlibrary Loan Delivery Service van. Requires ability to bend and lift book bags and push book carts.
   
   

Special Abilities: Ability to stand for long periods at a time, and carry and re-shelve books. Use of Voyager’s Circulation client, scanning, faxing, and photocopying of articles for interlibrary loan.

Required:
Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service.

Must be available to work one full Saturday from 9:00am – 4:00pm a pay period (2 per month) and one night a week. Must have flexibility in hours scheduled. Average of 12 – 15 hrs per week.

Availability:
Monday or Tuesday mornings and Wednesday night from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salary: Starting at $8.00 p/hour.

If interested and you have flexibility in your schedule to work in the range of the hours listed above, please send or bring a resume and statement of interest to:

Micah Jefferson
Public Services/Interlibrary Loan Library Technical AssistantSchaumburg Campus
mjefferson@roosevelt.edu
Fax: 1-847-619-7983

For first consideration please complete application by December 12, 2008. Expected start date of January 12, 2009.