LIBRARIAN ASSISTANTYOUTH SERVICES

Date Posted:

04/15/26 Librarian Assistant Employment application/resume must be submitted via email: personnel@rockfordpubliclibrary.

org Download/print employment application:

https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers/ Full-Time (40 hours per week) Weekends (rotating) Day Shift Evening Shift

HOURLY SALARY RANGE

$20.04 - $22.04 (

Benefits Summary:

https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Librarian Assistant provides customers with assistance in using library resources, including library equipment, reference and research, Interlibrary Loan, and programming and training for both children and adults. Librarian Assistants work under the general supervision of department and/or branch managers to perform customer service operations of the Library. This position requires availability for various shifts, rotating weekends, and the ability and willingness to work within any library department/branch.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to assess users' needs and provide consistently exceptional customer service; basic to intermediate technological literacy, including working knowledge of databases available at the library and the ability to assist customers in using databases and personal digital devices; and ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing are required. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly desirable.

ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY HIRING PROCEDURES

Each opening within the Rockford Public Library is posted for a specified period of days. Anyone may apply for the position during that posting period unless designated "Internal Posting Only." At the end of that time, all applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be identified. When there are applications from a department of the Rockford Public Library, these applications will be considered first. All applicants must complete an employment application to be considered for employment. Employment application, resume, and cover letter must be sent via email to personnel@rockfordpubliclibrary.org by the expiration date. All employees hired after November 6, 1986 are subject to employment verification using the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service I-9 Form. Statement of Policy on

Equal Opportunity:

Rockford Public Library is committed to hiring and employing without regard to race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, ancestry, age or non-job related disability. Individuals needing disability-related accommodations for interviews should request them in advance.

Requesting Department:

Youth Services

Classification:

Bargaining Unit Budgeted Replacement Budgeted Addition Unbudgeted Addition Approved by: ______________________________________ Human Resources Director