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Extra Help - Library Specialist - Richard J. Daley Library

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 28, 2025


Extra Help - Library Specialist - Richard J. Daley Library

Extra Help - Library Specialist - Richard J. Daley Library

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.


Hiring Department: Access Services Department

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037871

Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $30.07 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The UIC Richard J. Daley Library is seeking to hire two hire two temporary employees to work overnight shifts. Th e Extra Help Library Specialist maintains safety and security in the Richard J. Daley IDEA Commons during overnight hours, assists patrons, and performs general office support services and special projects as needed. This position enforces conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment in the library.

Work hours: This is a temporary, non-benefit-eligible 900-hour position. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. during fall and spring semesters. Library hours are reduced during Spring Break, summer, and intersession periods.

Target start date: January 20, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintains safety and security independently in the Richard J. Daley IDEA Commons during overnight hours:

  • Enforce the Library's Code of Conduct and policies for IDEA Commons use.

  • Conduct hourly headcounts and periodic inspections to ensure patron safety.

  • Monitor access to the IDEA Commons, allowing only UIC-affiliated patrons during designated times.

  • Monitors the activities of contracted security officers on library patrol.

  • Reports incidents and issues.

    2. Assists patrons in the IDEA Commons:

  • Circulates headphones, chargers, and other equipment.

  • Answers basic reference questions and performs search queries.

  • Refers patrons to appropriate resources and services.

  • Assists with basic technology.

  • Provides other general information services.

  • Assists with closing the building to prepare for overnight shift.

  • Collects and collates data and statistics for department.

  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

  • Performs general clerical activities and office support duties.

    Minimum Qualifications
    1. High school diploma or equivalent.
    2. Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
      1. work experience in a library or equivalent setting.
      2. college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table
        • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
        • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
        • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
        • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)


    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17317?c=uic

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