Current Posted Vacancies

Information Technology – User Support Assistant – Hourly 

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a self-motivated individual to provide customer service-oriented, tier-one technical support for all information technology end-users (Library staff and patrons). Duties include performing diagnostics, resolving basic hardware and software problems, and performing technical tasks such as installing, configuring, and upgrading hardware and software. The ideal candidate should have one year of directly related work experience (or coursework) and strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The wage range is $19.6203-$21.5818 per hour. Schedule averages 15 hours/week.

For fullest consideration, fill out and submit the application for Information Technology - User Support Assistant on the City of Urbana's Employment Opportunities webpage by 11:59 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2024.

 

Library Assistant 2 - Safety – Full-Time

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 and self-motivated individual for its Library Assistant 2 – Safety position. Safety duties include engaging with patrons and staff, de-escalating behavioral disruptions, and responding to emergencies. This individual will work at the Library’s service desks, providing excellent information and notary service to patrons. The ideal candidate should have experience in public service or safety and a demonstrated history of successfully navigating complex social situations.  If you are a friendly, energetic, and dependable person who would enjoy working in a community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply.

To be considered for this position, fill out and submit the application for Library Assistant 2 - Safety on the City of Urbana's Employment Opportunities webpage by 11:59 pm, Thursday, December 5, 2024.

 

Library Assistant 2—Patron Services – Full-time

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. Issue library cards, provide routine information services to patrons and assist them with catalog, Internet, computer software, fax, and copier questions at other public service desks. Participate in outreach and programming. Must interact well with all kinds of people, perform complex automated procedures, and have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior successful work experience. Public service or library experience and maximum scheduling availability preferred.

To be considered for this position, fill out and submit the application for Library Assistant 2—Patron Services on the City of Urbana's Employment Opportunities webpage. Priority consideration given to applications submitted by 11:59 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Current Pooled Vacancies

What are "pooled positions"?

Glad you asked! “Pooled” positions are positions the Library accepts applications for all of the time. That way, when a job becomes available, we can quickly review applications, set up interviews, and hire.

Note: We only review applications submitted within the last six months, so remember to keep your application updated!

To be considered for any (or all) of these hourly pooled positions, fill out and submit the application for “Urbana Free Library hourly positions” on the City of Urbana's Employment Opportunities webpage. Note: All hourly pooled positions require passing of the shelving test.