Library Assistant I - Part Time

Posted: 31-Aug-25

Location: Palatine, Illinois

Type: Part-time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing public service within Circulation Department.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing procedures and daily operations of the library.
• Assists users with locating, requesting, and processing materials from other institutions.
• Checks materials and technology in and out.
• Supports the Semester Loan Technology Program by assisting with the physical organization and functioning of devices.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed.
• Creates, schedules, and maintains study room appointments and study room space.
• Assists with updating library website and creating content for social media.
• Registers and updates user accounts.
• Responsible for circulating all library materials and collecting fines and fees.
• Receives, processes, and helps maintain Reserves materials.
• Provides information to patrons in person, online, and by telephone, and makes necessary referrals; assists patrons as needed.
• Helps maintain library space and collection.
• Inspects damaged materials and refers them to repair or replacement.
• Troubleshoots and provides assistance that supports daily functioning of the library (copiers, printers, DVD players, computers, print stations, scanning stations, etc.)
• Supports library programming, marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Assists in directing the day-to-day activities of student aides.
• Processes materials borrowed and lent through Interlibrary Loan.
• Anticipates future needs of students.
• Keeps informed of initiatives concerning accessibility.
• Participates in campus initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education: LTA Certificate or Associate's degree required.

Experience: One year library circulation experience preferred and customer service experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Power Point required.

This position is part-time and is scheduled for approximately 10.5 hours per week.

About Harper College

Harper College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing excellent education at an affordable cost, promoting personal growth, enriching the local community and meeting the challenges of a global society. The specific purposes of the College are: To provide the first two years of baccalaureate education in the liberal and fine arts, the natural and social sciences and pre-professional curricula designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; To provide educational opportunities that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter a specific career; To provide continuing educational opportunities for professional job training, retraining and upgrading of skills and for personal enrichment and wellness; To provide developmental instruction for under-prepared students and educational opportunities for those who wish to improve their academic abilities and skills; To provide co-curricular opportunities that enhance the learning environment and develop the whole person. Essential to achieving these purposes are all of the College's resources, support programs and services.