Youth Library Associate

Join an award winning Library! The Schaumburg Township District Library has an onsite 30 hour/week, part-time Youth Library Associate position open. The vital role of the Library Associate is that of guidance, direction, and instruction. Hours are as follows and require flexibility.

• Mondays 1:30pm – 9:00pm
• Wednesdays 9:30am – 5:00pm
• Thursdays 9:00am – 4:30pm
• Fridays 9:00am – 4:30pm or 11:30am – 7:00pm, based on weekend rotation

Weekend rotation, every 5 weeks

• Saturdays 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Sundays 9:30am – 5:00pm

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $20.51-$24.62, based on skills and qualifications.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Education Assistance, paid Holidays, paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick days, paid Parental Leave, 457 Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance.

Position Summary:

The Library Associate is responsible for assessing and fulfilling patrons' needs for information or materials. The vital role of the Library Associate is that of guidance, direction, and instruction. The Library Associate is also responsible for: developing programs targeted for young people and their caregivers, assisting with school and community outreach, and supporting collection maintenance.

Requirements for All Employees:

1. Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
2. Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
3. Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
4. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
5. Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
6. Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Service

• Create and implement age-appropriate programs and services.
• Assist with the Treasure Bag program, as requested.
• Assess patrons' needs effectively and efficiently, either in person, over the telephone, or in writing.
• Develop strong research skills and techniques to help patrons to the fullest degree possible.
• Work with all age groups effectively.
• Give information, based on a primary source, from a reliable authority; never personal opinion.
• Manage and complete special projects, as requested.
• Provide information, reference services, and readers’ advisory to a diverse population.
• Be a creative problem solver who takes responsibility to satisfy a patron’s request.
• Assist patrons with technology available in the department (ex., Computers, iPads, photocopier).
• Keep current on age-appropriate trends and issues in libraries.
• Conduct youth department tours, presentations, and community outreach.

Professional Development

• Collection:
  • Maintain working knowledge of the Library’s reference tools and materials, the online catalog, internet resources, and social media.
  • Instruct patrons in the use of the Library’s reference tools and materials, the online catalog, and the Internet.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the Library’s circulating collection
  • Assist with collection maintenance, as requested.
• Community:
  • Stay informed about the names of officials, organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, social agencies, etc., in the greater Schaumburg area.
  • Keep apprised of the offerings of neighboring public and special libraries, their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Keep apprised of popular trends inside and outside of the library world and apply best practices.

Other Duties

• Assist with school services and other programs as assigned.
• Maintain professional involvement in the library science industry.
• Refine or enhance reference skills by reading professional literature and attending seminars, workshops, and professional meetings.
• Attend meetings and training as required or requested.
• Keep current on the theories of child and adolescent learning and brain development and their application to library services.
• Keep current on age-appropriate trends, emerging technologies, issues, and research in librarianship, education, and allied fields.
• Other duties as assigned.

Workplace Expectations

• Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind.
• Maintain patron and employee confidentiality.
• Communicate clearly in all formats: in person, via the telephone, and in writing.
• Utilize positive conflict-resolution strategies while working through difficult interactions with patrons and/or co-workers.
• Manage time to maximize productivity; work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of the team.
• Be a Library Ambassador with the patrons, out in the community, and with our co-workers.
• Maintain the flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment.

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Experience developing and facilitating programs for youth and their caregivers. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: January 12, 2026

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer