Job Opportunity - Teen Services Assistant

Grayslake Area Public Library District
Part-time Teen Services Assistant

The Grayslake Area Public Library District is seeking a Teen Services Assistant for its Adult Services Department. This part time position is approximately 10 to 12 hours a week. The schedule includes 3 weekday afternoons per week. Additional hours during the evening or on weekends may be required as necessary.

Flexibility is a must and occasional additional hours may be required to cover a program.

Library experience required. Applicants should have an LTA degree or Bachelors degree, or can be students enrolled in LTA or MLS programs. A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working with teens. Applicants should have experience using Microsoft Office and electronic reference products along with the Internet.

Primary duties include providing programming, outreach, readers' advisory, and curriculum support to teens. Selects and maintains the teen collection.

Applicants must have the ability to hear and speak with patrons and staff in person and over the phone, use a computer keyboard, and see a computer screen. A complete list of qualifications and duties for the position is available at the Circulation Desk or http://www.grayslake.info.

Hourly rate from $15.22 per hour. Benefits include pro-rated vacation, sick days, personal days and holidays. Participation in deferred compensation plan is optional.

Contact: Dawn Miller, Adult Services Department Head, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane in Grayslake, IL 60030. (847)223-5313. Fax - (847)223-6482. dmiller@grayslake.info