Librarian Assistant - Youth Services

All applicants are required to submit an employment application to be considered for an interview. Download application here: https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers/.

Rockford Public Library currently has a full-time Librarian Assistant positions open. The successful candidate will be assigned to work in the Youth Services department.

The Librarian Assistant provides customers with assistance in using library resources, including library equipment, reference and research, Interlibrary Loan, and conducts classes and training for both children and adults. Librarian Assistants work under the general supervision of department and/or branch managers to perform customer service operations of the Library. This position requires availability for various shifts, rotating weekends, and the ability and willingness to work within any library department/branch.

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to assess users’ needs and provide consistently exceptional customer service; basic to intermediate technological literacy, including working knowledge of databases available at the library and the ability to assist customers with personal digital devices; and ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing are required. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly desirable.

Benefits Information: https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers/

All applicants are required to complete an employment application to be considered for an interview: https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.04 - $22.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience providing instruction on how to use computers and other digital devices?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person