Library Monitor (PT), CP1N14393LRC

College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, offering nine associate degrees and a variety of professional and technical certificates on a 273-acre campus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a welcoming and safe environment for Library patrons that is conducive to research and learning.
• Monitor all areas of the Library in support of Library policies.
• Act as Library representative to explain Library policy and spaces.
• Mediate conflicts, as first person of contact, and make referrals as needed.
• Responsible for emergency evacuation in assigned areas of the Library.
• Support library colleagues by picking up library materials from tables and placing them on reshelving carts.
• Report concerns, damages, and needed repairs to appropriate Library colleague.
• Assist in closing procedures.
• Answer directional questions and provide triage to Library service desks, in support of faculty, students, staff, and community members.
• Assist fellow library staff with meeting patron needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 1 year of college preferred.
• 6 months working with the public required.
• Proficiency in spoken English required.
• 1 year working in a library preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and comfort with conflict resolution.
• Some bending and stooping required.
• Mobile to monitor multi-level Library.
• Ability to navigate space using stairs or elevator.
• Must be willing to address patrons who are being disruptive.

Schedule

• Week One: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-2:00pm
• Week Two: Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Pay

Starting pay begins at $17.59/hr. based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Access to holiday pay
• Personal time
• Discounts on classes