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Reference Assistant - Part Time

Tinley Park Public Library

  • Tinley Park, Illinois
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Optional benefits: Vision insurance, 457(b) plan, access to Oak Lawn Credit Union services, Legal Shield and ID Shield protection, and Aflac plans. The Tinley Park Public library is seeking an energetic, positive, and service-oriented individual to join our Adult Services team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTinley Park, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.tplibrary.org

    Description

                                                                Reference Assistant (Part-Time)

                                                                    Tinley Park Public Library
         
    Job Description:

    The Tinley Park Public library is seeking an energetic, positive, and service-oriented individual to join our Adult Services team. We’re looking for a proactive person who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adapts easily to change, and is comfortable with technology. 

    The Tinley Park Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that serves both the communities of Tinley Park and Orland Hills with a combined population of over 60,000.

    Responsibilities:
    Primary duties include providing friendly, professional reference services, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance. Additionally, this position may teach technology classes. 

    Job Hours:
    Part-time position with fixed working hours as follows:
    • Monday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Weekend rotation of two (2) Saturdays and one (1) Sunday per month:
    • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday: 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Benefits:
    This position is eligible for:
    • Vacation and sick leave
    • IMRF pension plan
    • Paid holidays if the holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Optional benefits: Vision insurance, 457(b) plan, access to Oak Lawn Credit Union services, Legal Shield and ID Shield protection, and Aflac plans
    Requirements:
    • A Bachelor's degree.
    • 2 years library experience preferred.
    • An ability to collaborate and to deal courteously and diplomatically with patrons and colleagues and to remain calm in difficult situations.
    • Applicant should be proficient in using and assisting patrons with a variety of current technologies such as web and database searching, and social media.
    • Proficiency with iOS and Android devices preferred.
     
    Pay Range:
    $18.92 – $20.10 per hour

    Apply:
    Applications accepted through August 21, 2026.

    Please apply online and include a letter of interest accompanied by a resume to: Terry Parker, Adult Services Manager.
     

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