ILLASST-ILL - Inter Library Loan Assistant-ILL

INTERLIBRARY LOAN ASSISTANT

Join an award winning Library! The Schaumburg Township District Library has an onsite 30 hour/week parttime Interlibrary Loan Assistant position open. The Interlibrary Loan Associate is responsible for processing interlibrary loan requests both for lending and receiving materials through Interlibrary Loan tools.

The schedule for this position will be working 6 hour shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm and requires flexibility.

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. Starting pay is $16.06$20.09 based on skills and qualifications.

Position Summary:

The Interlibrary Loan Associate is responsible for processing interlibrary loan requests both for lending and receiving materials through Interlibrary Loan tools.

Requirements for All Employees:

1. Ability to be a teamplayer 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:

• Locate and request library materials from local state and national libraries for STDL patrons using Tipasa OCLC Find More Illinois mail and telephone.
• Locate and process materials requested by other libraries following interlibrary loan procedures.
• Notify patrons by email or phone when requested materials are available or notify patrons via letters email or phone if request cannot be filled; mail reminder letter if item is not picked up in several days.
• Create temporary records for interlibrary loan materials loaned from outside libraries and remove on a schedule basis.
• Prepare and process materials for return to lending library.
• Maintain files of all requested materials and subsequent fees incurred on borrowed materials.
• Send overdue notices to outside libraries and to STDL patrons; print pickup notices; and process renewals for patrons as well as for other libraries.
• Prepare returned reciprocal borrowing items for shipping or delivery.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Integrated Library System (ILS the Library’s standalone databases Tipasa ILLINET OCLC and Find More Illinois.
• Attend meetings training and other professional development opportunities to stay current in resource sharing.
• Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintains patron and employee confidentiality.
• Abide by all policies and procedures of the library.
• Communicate clearly in person on the telephone and in writing.
• Cope with the stress of the job and get along with coworkers
• Maintain the ability and patience to understand and be understood by all patrons regardless of their communication level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with related experience and/or training. A Library Technical Assistant’s (LTA) degree is preferred but not required.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: September 5 2024.

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer