City of Chicago Hiring for LIBRARY ASSOCIATE – DISTRICT 1 THROUGH DISTRICT 6 at Chicago, IL Full Time

Description

Library Associate – District 1 through District 6

Chicago Public Library

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)- BARGAINING UNIT1, 3, 4 & 5.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY”, CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT.

YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Number of Positions: Multiple

Duties: Under supervision, provide paraprofessional library work. Assists library patrons in using facility resources and provides information to patrons using both print and electronic resources. Assists library patrons with internet research and basic computer assistance. Assists in developing and administering library programs and services such as book discussions, library orientation, and community events. Establishes and maintains working relationships with schools and other community organizations to promote library services. Assists with collection maintenance. Promotes library programs, services and exhibits, records and reports of library activities and inventories. Assists with customer service desk duties. Works as part of a team to meet city and library goals. Participates in professional development. Interprets the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer friendly manner. Upholds the Library’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Performs related duties as assigned.

LOCATION: Various

DAYS OFF: Two days per week

SHIFT: Will be required to work some evenings and weekends

HOURS: 37.50 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours

District 1 Locations (North)

Albany Park 3401 W. Foster

Austin Irving 6100 W. Irving

Bucktown-Wicker Park 1701 N. Milwaukee

Dunning 7455 W. Cornelia

Edgebrook 5331 W. Devon

Galewood-Mont Clare 6871 W. Belden

Independence 4022 N. Elston

Jefferson Park 5363 W. Lawrence

Logan Square, 3030 W. Fullerton

Mayfair 4400 W. Lawrence

Oriole Park 7454 W. Balmoral

Portage-Cragin 5108 W. Belmont

Roden 6083 N. Northwest Highway

West Belmont 3104 N. Narragansett

District 2 Locations (North)

Sulzer Regional 4455 N. Lincoln

Bezazian 1226 W. Ainslie

Budlong Woods 5630 N. Lincoln

Edgewater, 6000 N. Broadway

Lincoln Belmont 1659 W. Melrose

Lincoln Park 1150 W. Fullerton

Merlo 644 W. Belmont

Northtown 6435 N. California

Rogers Park 6707 N. Clark

Uptown 929 W. Buena

District 3 Locations (Central)

Legler Regional 115 S. Pulaski

Archer Heights 5055 S. Archer

Austin 5615 W. Race

Back of the Yards 2111 W. 47th

Brighton Park 4314 S. Archer

Richard M. Daley 733 N. Kedzie

Douglass 3353 W. 13th

Garfield Ridge 6348 S. Archer

Humboldt Park 1605 N. Troy

Little Village 2311 S. Kedzie

North Austin 5724 W. North Ave.

North Pulaski 4300 W. North Ave.

Toman 2708 S. Pulaski

West Chicago 4856 W. Chicago

District 4 Locations (Central)

Harold Washington

Library Center 400 S. State Street

Blackstone 4904 S. Lake Park

Canaryville 642 W. 43rd

Chicago Bee 3647 S. State Street

Chinatown 2100 S. Wentworth

Richard J. Daley 3400 S. Halsted

Hall 4801 S. Michigan

King 3436 S. King Drive

Little Italy 1336 W. Taylor

Lozano 1805 S. Loomis

Mabel Manning 6 S. Hoyne

McKinley Park 1915 W. 35th

Near North 310 W. Division

Waterworks 163 E. Pearson

West Loop 122 N. Aberdeen

West Town 1625 W. Chicago

District 5 Locations (South)

Beverly 1962 W. 95th

Brainerd 1350 W. 89th

Chicago Lawn 6120 S. Kedzie

Clearing 6423 W. 63rd

Gage Park 2807 W. 55th

Mount Greenwood 11010 S. Kedzie

Scottsdale 4101 W. 79th.

Sherman Park 5440 S. Racine

Thurgood Marshall 7506 S. Racine

Walker 11071 S. Hoyne

West Englewood 1745 W. 63rd

West Lawn 4020 W. 63rd

West Pullman 830 W. 119th

Wrightwood – Ashburn 8530 S. Kedzie

District 6 Locations (South)

Woodson Regional 9525 S. Halsted

Altgeld 13281 S. Corliss

Avalon 8148 S. Stony Island

Bessie Coleman 731 E. 63rd

Greater Grand Crossing 1000 E. 73rd.

Hegewisch 3048 E. 130th

Jeffery Manor 2401 E. 100th

Kelly 6151 S. Normal

Pullman 11001 S. Indiana

South Chicago 9055 S. Houston

South Shore 2505 E. 73rd

Vodak- East Side 3710 E. 106th

Whitney Young 415 E. 79th

Woodson Regional 9525 S. Halsted

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree provided the minimum requirement is met.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Experience working a public library

Experience working in a customer service environment

Microsoft Office applications proficiency

Presentation skills

Experience conducting programs or workshops for adults

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on August 7, 2022. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting: Jul 18, 2022, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: Aug 7, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 05 | Salary: $ 52,692/Annually Pay Basis:Yearly