LIBRARY PAGE (Vacancies Systemwide)

Job Number: 419561 DescriptionBID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENTLIBRARY PAGE(VACANCIES SYSTEMWIDE)CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARYLibrary Operations & Patron Experience

Number of Positions: 31

Starting Salary: $17.70/hourly

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ANDCheck the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')Select your correct bargaining unitFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATIONApplications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 9/29/2026ESSENTIAL DUTIESPlaces books on shelves in accordance with alphabetical and/or numerical classification systems. Locates materials on library shelves and delivers to patrons. Inspects shelves to ensure books are correctly shelved by call number and neatly arranged. Pulls and relocates improperly shelved books. Put the reading room desks and displays in proper order. Packs and unpacks library materials. Answers telephone, takes messages, and refers callers to appropriate parties. Charges and discharges library materials using a personal computer and the automated circulation system. Processes applications for library cards by entering patron data into computer terminals. Retrieves books from book drops, loads books onto carts or gurneys and transports them to designated library sections for processing. Performs other routine clerical duties, as required.

LOCATION: VariousDAYS OFF: Two days off per weekSHIFT: Will be required to work some evenings and weekendsHOURS: 80 hours per month to be scheduled during normal unit hoursTHIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICEQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSWillingness and ability to perform the duties of the job.

NOTE: This position requires candidates to complete a Willing and Able Questionnaire.

NOTE: Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

NOTE: Physical day to day responsibilities for this title may include the ability to push carts on wheels, as well as lift and carry library materials. Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time. Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with one's body arms or legs. Ability to climb staircases, ladders and or step stools. SELECTION REQUIREMENTSThis position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Experience working or volunteering in a library Bookstore/retail/customer service experience Currently a student majoring in Library Science Knowledge of alphabetical and numeric filing systems Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Bilingual proficiency a plus For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.htmlFor Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfAPPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENTThe City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, MayorJob Posting: Sep 15, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Sep 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM BU: 05 | Salary: $17.70/hourly Pay Basis: Yearly