Employment Opportunities at Plainfield Public Library
Library Associate (Bilingual)
The Plainfield Public Library seeks a Library Associate to work in our Reference Department. This is a part-time position not usually exceeding 24 hours per week, covering evening and weekend hours.
Start Date: ASAP
Required:
- Strong customer service skills and intermediate to advanced computer skills are required.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Previous library experience desired.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position at $22/hour.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Processing Holds/ILL
- Assisting patrons at the Reference Desk
- Provide reference assistance, including phone and email reference
- Occasionally acts as the building in-charge person
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically
- Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions
- Ability to carry and transport materials up to 20 lbs
- Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with customers, co-workers and groups outside the library
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Strong computer skills
- Working knowledge of a wide variety of electronic databases and technology applications
Please email resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references to jobs-ref@plfdpl.info.
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