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Employment Opportunities
Library Assistant/TeenZone Support
Department: Information Technology Services
Date posted: December 17, 2025
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
Hours: 19 per week; must have weekend and evening availability
The hours of this position will vary as departmental needs change
Education: Position requires high school diploma or equivalent; some college or relevant experience preferred
Salary: $16.48 per hour
Description
The IT Library Assistant is responsible for fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for teens within the library. This role involves monitoring TeenZone activities, encouraging positive behavior, and supporting a safe and inclusive space for learning and creativity.
This position also provides technical support to patrons and staff, assists with the maintenance and operation of library technology, and troubleshoots basic technical issues throughout the building.
Duties
- Effectively assist patrons in the TeenZone
- Effectively identify, troubleshoot, and remedy basic technical issues
- Support other IT endeavors as needed
- Be flexible and willing to adapt to new processes and procedures, and be motivated to learn and master skills to effectively implement these changes
Skills:
- Must demonstrate strong communication skills
- Must exhibit patience and enthusiasm for working with the public, particularly teens
- Must have a proactive approach to learning new technologies and supporting innovation within the library
- Must have a general understanding of the steps necessary to troubleshoot basic technology issues
- Excellent customer service etiquette
- Proven record of excellent workplace attendance
- Must be able to bend, stretch, lift, and handle complete equipment setups of 75 pounds
To Apply: Submit job application and resume to:
Gayle Tucker, HR Manager
Bloomington Public Library
205 E. Olive St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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Bloomington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer