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Student Page
The Peoria Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Page. Must be age 16 or older. College students must be currently enrolled in classes. Applications will be accepted in the Administrative Office (3rd Floor) Attn: Michelle Decker /H.R,; Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL 61602-1070, MichelleDecker@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us. The application may also be faxed to (309) 497-2007.
Peoria Public Library is accepting applications for a Full-TIme Reference Assistant, with Children's Programming experience and enthusiasm, who can develop and present creative programming for children and young adults.
FULL-TIME REFERENCE ASSISTANT
Currently assigned to North Branch
To apply, please submit your Cover Letter, Resume and Application Form
in person or via email to
LeannaRadford@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us
Or mail to:
Peoria Public Library
ATTN: Leanna Radford
107 NE Monroe St.
Peoria, IL 61602-1070
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021
JOB SUMMARY
Provides excellent customer service by responding to patron reference and reader’s advisory requests; assists with collection maintenance; performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Manager of North Branch.
(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work requires light physical effort in the handling of moderately light materials in non-strenuous work positions up to 40 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, libraries, classrooms or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Please Note: These positions may not have current openings but applications will be kept on file
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