Library Assistant 2 - Archives Job at City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library, Urbana, IL

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  • City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library
  • Urbana, IL

Job Description

Position Type: UFL--Hourly/Library Assistant 2-Archives Date Posted: 5/2/2025 Location: Urbana Free Library Date Available: When Filled Closing Date: 05/26/2025, 11:59 pm Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library seeks a service-oriented, self-motivated individual to join the Library's team. The Urbana Free Library has been serving the community for 150 years - providing access to diverse resources and programs to encourage learning and enhance lives. If you are a friendly, energetic, and dependable person who would enjoy working in a community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply. Full job description Position Type: Hourly Location: The Urbana Free Library Pay Grade: 25-H ($18.29-$20.12 per hour) plus benefits Job Summary: The Library Assistant 2 - Archives provides information services and retrieves archival records for patrons; processes archival and other Library materials; participates in outreach and programming; provides excellent customer service; and carries out other duties as assigned. The Library Assistant 2 - Archives reports to the Archives Manager. The Ideal Candidate: Has exemplary customer service skills (patrons and staff) Demonstrates exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication skills Is dependable, honest, and able to work independently without close supervision Has exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills Has knowledge of local history genealogical resources Required Qualifications: Minimum requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent. One year successful, continuous work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Training or experience in information services preferred. Training or experience in archives and special collections setting preferred. Public service and library experience preferred. Experience with electronic resources desired. Prior experience with the Polaris ILS desired. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish, French, or Chinese) desired. To Apply: To apply online, click the maroon "Apply" button on the upper-right-hand side of this page. Applications will not be considered unless they are complete. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, will receive priority consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Selection Process: Online application. Panel interviews. Contacting references. Selection/Appointment. Accommodations: The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057. The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. EOE. Attachment(s): Library Assistant 2 - Archives May 2023.pdf City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library

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