Patron Services Associate
Salary:  $14.25- $15.25 Hourly
Location:   Morris Area Public Library
604 Liberty St – Morris IL 60450
(815) 942-6880

Job Type:  Part-time, up to 15 hours a week

SUMMARY:  We are excited to be adding creative staff as we embrace and enhance the charm of Morris, Illinois.  Are you looking for a creative environment of support and sharing, where you can make a difference? 

We are looking for a part time Patron Services Associate to empower our patrons through a love of books, community, and exciting new programs. We need positive, engaging team members who are eager to assist with projects and programs within the library, as well as in our community.  If you are looking for growth and flexibility, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to  reach that goal, we invite you to join our friendly staff to meet the varying needs of our patrons!

PERKS: 

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time 
• Continuing education opportunities 
• Paid holidays throughout the year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Rove the library to support patrons, provide assistance, and maintain collections and public areas
• Assist patrons in finding and using library resources, including reference materials, computers, public access catalog, reference databases, and electronic resources
• Support all patrons with first level technology assistance
• Use creativity to develop informative, engaging, and entertaining programs for patrons of any age
• Encourage, invite, and welcome patrons to our amazing library
• Perform daily library circulation operations with a positive attitude
• Uphold the patron’s rights embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights and ALA confidentiality standards
• Uphold copyright and anti-discrimination and bias-free laws and regulations
• Support coworkers as part of a growing team
• Participate in the engaging design and maintenance of displays
• Provide readers’ advisory services to all age levels

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Engaging attitude focused on supporting an amazing team
• Desire to empower patrons and coworkers as we explore the library
• Create engaging programs and displays throughout the library
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to research reference questions and serve the informational needs of patrons
• Creative problem solving to help patrons with all aspects of circulation services
• Ability to follow library policies and procedures
• Ability to work with, maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50lb

Please send applications to Cari, Patron Services Supervisor, cshelton@morrislibrary.com.
Thank you!