Adult Services Library Associate

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Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.<br><br><strong>Education And/or Experience<br><br></strong>Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required.<br><br><strong>The Deadline To Apply For The Job Posting Is<br><br></strong><strong>December 8, 2025<br><br></strong><em>Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em>