Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Circulation Services Clerk. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have previous customer service experience and have strong technology skills. Candidates do not need previous library experience but should be willing to learn about and enthusiastically share our services with the public.

The Circulation Services Clerk position is a part-time (25 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Public Services Manager. The schedule is flexible, with evening and weekend hours likely.

Residency requirement: Must live either in Danville or within 45 miles of Danville city limits.

Job Function: Under direction of the Public Services Manager, to perform advanced clerical or clerk/typist tasks, to carry out such work in an accurate, neat, and efficient manner, and to perform such tasks as are assigned with minimum of supervision.

Duties and Responsibilites (including but not limited to):

• Performs circulation functions, such as checking materials out to patrons, registering patrons, issuing library cards, maintaining the patron database and files, verifying patron information, checking materials in, collecting fees.
• Assists the public in locating materials and provides basic recommendations to the public.
• Answers and routes telephone calls, furnishes information of library programs and activities, rules, and services.
• Maintains and assists patrons in the use of the photocopier and fax machine.
• Assists in the closing procedures.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• Performs other related duties, as may be requested by the Public Services Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associate (2 year) Degree and 2 years work experience required. Previous library experience (including voluntary) is a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational, typing and proofreading skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must be comfortable using all standard office equipment, including copiers, scanners and fax machines.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, accuracy, an ability to follow directions, ability to meet and deal with people of all ages, be adaptable to changing situations/environments and display consistent willingness to assist staff.
• Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and pull loaded book carts.
• Must be able to perform assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• Flexible schedule

Compensation: Hourly position; starts at $13.65, depends on work experience and education level; 25 hours/week.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.

Danville Public Library, located in Danville, Illinois, seeks a Reference and Archives Assistant. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have previous customer service experience and have strong technology skills. Candidates do not need previous library experience but should be willing to learn about and enthusiastically share our services with the public.

The Reference and Archives Assistant position is a part-time (25 hours/week), non-exempt position that reports to the Reference and Archives Librarian. The schedule is flexible, with evening and weekend hours likely.

Residency requirement: Must live either in Danville or within 45 miles of Danville city limits.

Job Function: Paraprofessional position involving a mix of professional and administrative duties, knowledge of specific techniques required in the department, ability to interact with the public, and a high degree of technical accuracy.  Under supervision of the References & Archives Services Librarian, and in accordance with established operating procedures, the Reference and Archives Assistant is expected to perform a wide variety of duties that require specific functional knowledge of, and experience in, library procedure and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists and teaches patrons in the use of bibliographic tools and in the use of the online catalog and eCollections.
• Searches the library catalog, library databases and the internet to provide information for patrons.
• Makes suggestions of library materials (Books, movies, audiobooks, etc.) to patrons based on patron interest.
• Assists patrons in the use of Reference and Archives materials as well as with the Adult fiction and non‑fiction collection and newspapers and periodicals.
• Responsible for interlibrary loan transactions, verifying all titles and filling out order requests, receiving materials, notifying patrons, recovering overdue materials, keeping statistics on books and photocopies borrowed.
• Assists patrons in the use of the public Internet computers, copy-machines, and scanners.
• Sends and receives faxes on behalf of Patrons.
• Handles cash, credit, and check payments for prints, copies, and sale of mailing products.
• Maintains scheduling and monitors use of study rooms.
• Assists in the creation of bibliographies, guides, brochures, and displays.
• Answers questions about library programs and activities, rules, and services.
• Researches archives inquiries under supervision of Archives specialist.
• Plans and implements library programs and activities.
• Manages shelving and organization of books in Adult fiction and non-fiction stacks.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and quiet environment for all patrons, and takes action as needed to ensure that environment.
• Performs other related duties, as may be requested by the Reference and Archives Librarian.

Qualifications:

• Some college required. College degree preferred.
• Must have excellent organizational, typing, and proofreading skills.
• Must possess an ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous way.
• Must be accurate and detail-oriented, and able to carry tasks through to completion, and able to perform consistently high quality work of a responsible nature with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Drive. Must be comfortable using all standard office equipment, including copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Must be proficient with use of the Internet, including but not limited to online databases, iOS, and Android.
• Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, push and pull loaded book carts.
• Flexible schedule.

Compensation: Hourly position; starts at $14.15, depends on work experience and education level; 25 hours/week.

Interested candidates should submit electronically PDF copies of an application, letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Reno Torres at rtorres@danvillepubliclibrary.org.

The Danville Public Library Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program employing local students during the library’s summer reading program. Each year, the summer reading program results in the library’s highest attendance numbers. SRP offers contests for reading along with STEM programming.

The theme for 2022 is Off the Beaten Path and runs from June 1 to July 31.

Library Interns will primarily participate in planning and facilitating library programs for children, teens and adults alongside library staff members. Additional opportunities to assist with marketing, materials processing and reference assistance may also be available.

Interns will work 15 hours per week at a rate of $12.00/hour. Schedules will vary pending programing needs, though many programs take place on Saturdays. Interns are not reimbursed for days the library is closed for holidays.

The internship program will run from May 23, 2022 through August 12, 2022. Interns will spend about 1 week in training prior to the kickoff of the summer reading program on June 1.

The internship is available to students ages 16 and up enrolled in a Vermilion County high school or any college within a 45-mile radius.

The ideal candidate:

• Will show enthusiasm in working with the public and for reading;
• is punctual and reliable;
• has basic computer knowledge;
• is willing to learn new skills;
• is flexible to changing work environments
• has good communication skills
• is able to lift 25 lbs.

Depending on departmental needs, individuals may also:

• need to show interest in working with different age groups,
• have advanced computer skills and/or organizational skills.

Applications will be available here: Summer Internship Application. Applicants are asked to provide basic contact information, three references, and a short statement on why they are interested in working for the library. Applications are due by Friday, May 6, 2022 with interviews taking place for selected candidates the following week.

All interns will be expected to follow the policies outlined in the employee handbook. Failure to follow library policy and/or directions may result in immediate dismissal from the program.