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Acquisitions Associate

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Cook Memorial Public Library District

Libertyville, IL (In Person)

$50,960 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Note:
In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply on the Library website at www.cooklib.org/jobs where you will upload a resume and a cover letter. Cook Memorial Public Library District is seeking an efficient, team-oriented individual for the part-time Acquisitions Associate position at our Cook Park Library location. The Acquisitions Associate maintains records of library material orders and prepares reports of funds sent.
Hours:
29 hours per week Monday through
Thursday:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains a fund journal of invoices for all materials purchased and investigates overdue bills. Prepares monthly credit card statement for payment. Reconciles purchases from direct order vendors with credit card expenditure forms. Processes annual renewal of electronic databases and monthly digital popular materials invoices and renewals and maintains related budget worksheets. Creates carts for new Large Print standing order titles, creates slips, and downloads brief MARC records into bibliographic database. Processes the weekly High Demand Hold report, updates the Collection Development Manager and Selectors when additional copies are required, and places orders for these materials. Prepares the monthly Fund Activity and Fund Summary Reports. Performs the Annual Fiscal Year Rollover and Close processes.

Enters new funds and appropriations each new fiscal year. Processes new periodical and online database subscription invoices and fund breakdown.
Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented. Bookkeeping experience, LTA degree and/or library experience is beneficial. Confident with Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
Salary and Benefits:
Anticipated pay range $23 - $26 per hour, depending on qualifications. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Optional vision, dental, life insurance, and 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Paid sick, vacation, holiday and parental leave. Cost of living increases and merit bonuses.
Note:
In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply on the Library website at www.cooklib.org/jobs where you will upload a resume and a cover letter.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): In order to be considered, we would appreciate you applying directly to the Library website at www.cooklib.org/jobs
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location:
In person