Job Description
Join the City of Chicago's Public Library system as a Part-Time Clerk and serve your community while building valuable administrative experience. This role offers flexible scheduling ideal for students, career changers, or those seeking supplemental income. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits eligibility, and the opportunity to work in one of America's most vibrant cities. We're seeking detail-oriented individuals passionate about public service to support our library operations across Chicago's diverse neighborhoods.
Responsibilities
- Process library material circulation, returns, and renewals using integrated library systems
- Assist patrons with account inquiries, digital resource access, and reference requests
- Manage overdue notices, fine collections, and payment processing
- Support community programs coordination including registration and materials preparation
- Maintain accurate patron records and circulation statistics in compliance with city protocols
- Collaborate with full-time staff on inventory management and shelf organization
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required; college coursework preferred
- Minimum 6 months customer service or administrative experience
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to operate integrated library systems (ILS) or willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail with numeric and alphabetic data handling
- Excellent communication skills in English with multilingual abilities a plus
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled