Job Openings at Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook

Current open position(s):

Adult and Teen Services Assistant

Part-time/Non-exempt position (25 hours per week) includes some weekend and evening work

Starting Salary: $14.75 per hour

Closing date: Until position is filled

Fountaindale Public Library District, which proudly serves the diverse community of Bolingbrook, Illinois, is seeking an experienced individual to provide patrons services and programming assistance in the Adult and Teen Services department.

Duties: Provides all adult and teen services to patrons in the library, on the telephone, through email, and other means of communication. Assists patrons in the use of public access terminals, online services, Internet, and other equipment available for public use. Plans and prepares materials for book displays and flyers. Assists department with ordering materials as needed. Assists with adult and teen programming as assigned. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Requires expertise typically acquired through completion of a LA/LTA certification in an Associate’s degree program. Experience: Minimum of 6 months related experience in a comparable business, organization, or library required. Skills:Office & Library Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications. Working knowledge of automated information retrieval systems. Working knowledge of online databases, ebook technology, and technological applications a plus.Communication Communicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Spanish speaking a plus.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 5 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical library environment.

Applications can be sent directly to the library to the attention of Human Resources, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 or emailed to hr@fountaindale.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Adult and Teen Services Computer Assistant

Part-time/Non-exempt positions (25 hours per week) includes some weekend and evening work

Starting Salary: $11.18 per hour

Closing date: Until position is filled

Fountaindale Public Library District, which proudly serves the diverse community of Bolingbrook, is seeking a public service-oriented individual to provide computer assistance and training to patrons in the Adult and Teen Services department.

Duties: Assists patrons in the use of public access terminals, online services, Internet and other equipment and software available for public use. Maintains familiarity with all library computer software and databases. Troubleshoots computer hardware and software problems. Notifies appropriate staff of complex computer issues. Assists with department computer classes as needed. Assists patrons in the use of hand held devices as needed. Under direction of supervisor, create instructional handouts for classes and services as needed. Monitors the use of the library computer area. Notifies security staff when problems arise. Cleans and maintains computer hardware. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Requires expertise typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma with computer related course work.

Experience: No previous experience required. Computer hardware and software support and Internet application experience in a comparable business, organization, or library preferred. Skills: Office & Library Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications. Ability to learn and operate computer applications and programs. Familiar with Internet protocols and search techniques. CommunicationCommunicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally. May be required to bend, crawl, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder level and kneel while installing and troubleshooting computer hardware.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical library environment.

Applications can be sent directly to the library to the attention of Human Resources, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 or emailed to hr@fountaindale.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer