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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Services Associate (Part-Time, 30 Hours/Week with Benefits) - **Company:** Schaumburg Township District Library - **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $42,661.0 - $51,210.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Computer Literacy, Integrated Library Systems - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=75921fcdbbdc081d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others * Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations * Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions * Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details * Ability to follow all library policies and procedures * Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work, * Technical Service Certificate, Associate's Degree or two (2) years of prior experience ## Description The Technical Services Associate is responsible for the physical processing, description, and ordering of all library materials. Part of the duties include record verification and database maintenance. The Technical Services Associate is also responsible for (1) creating and editing bibliographic records; (2) the acquisition and descriptive cataloging of all library materials; and (3) prepares materials for circulation and supports a wide range of other activities in the Access Services Department, including providing a high level of customer service to the Department's internal customers., * Prepare and transmit orders for transmission to vendors by computer, mail, or telephone * Communicate with selectors to ensure accuracy of classification, count and proper GRID assignment of orders or additional concerns * Enter invoices into ILS acquisitions module and forward to appropriate internal parties * Reconcile monthly reports for vendor orders * Maintain all information regarding on order titles and items * Discard materials from database * Processes print materials with book jackets, labels, barcodes, and repackage AV materials following established procedures and guidelines; prepare library materials for circulation in the Library * Route invoice and packing slips for payment approval; document use of Library charge card and accounts * Move and unpack boxes weighing up to 25 pounds * Verify receipt of and process materials and supplies according to Library and department priorities and procedures * Change status of materials in the Library database and route to appropriate department * Repair Library materials as needed * Enter and maintain statistics as necessary * Process outgoing mail using library software * Receive sort and distribute incoming mail, newspapers, and magazines as assigned * Works with office supplies to fill orders as requested * Assign classifications to certain kinds of materials according to guidelines set by the Cataloging Librarian * Create and maintain bibliographic information using the MARC or other bibliographic formats * Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind * Maintain patron and employee confidentiality * Communicate problems that arise with supervisor or designee; particularly situations where patrons are not following Patron Code of Conduct * Communicate clearly either in person, on the telephone and in writing; maintain the ability and patience to understand and be understood by all patrons * Keep apprised of Library programs, policies and procedures, and building lay out to most effectively assist patrons * Maintain working knowledge of computer systems and technology needed in the position or as an employee * Cope with the stress of the job and get along with coworkers * Attend meetings and training as required or requested Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned ## Related Videos - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Building resilient .NET applications for the modern age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1551-building-resilient-net-applications-for-the-modern-age) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Diversity Equity And Inclusion in Programming For Persons With Disability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/80-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-programming-for-persons-with-disability) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)