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A Northbrook Entrepreneur's Appearance on Shark Tank has a Library Connection

Northbrook entrepreneur Ari Siegel recently shared how Northbrook Public Library helped him reach his goal of appearing on Shark Tank. This popular television show gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy investors, known as “the sharks.” If successful, an entrepreneur can gain business expertise, financial backing, and instant visibility for their product or service [read on]

Adult Services Assistant

Hours

Part-time: 16 hours per week

Schedule:

Tuesdays, 4:45pm-9pm

Fridays, 8:45am-5pm

Sundays, 12:30pm-5pm

Salary & Benefits

Starting hourly range of $21.63 - $24.04

How To Apply

Click on link for more information and to apply:

 https://northbrooklib.bamboohr.com/careers/116?source=aWQ9Ng%3D%3D

Position Description

We are seeking a customer-focused library assistant who is passionate about libraries and technology.  This position will provide reference and technology assistance at our busy Reference desk as well as reader’s advisory assistance at our Fiction & Media Desk.

ABI/INFORM Collection

Covers 1971-current.  Access thousands of full-text scholarly and trade journals, dissertations, working papers, and key business and economics periodicals.  Contains company profiles and industry-focused reports, including international coverage, providing a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.

The Hidden Costs of eBooks & eAudiobooks

Like libraries across the country, we continue to experience a strong demand for digital materials, including digital books, audiobooks, and magazines, as well as streaming movies, TV, and music. Digital materials account for about 20% of our checkouts each year. For example, in 2024, Northbrook Library cardholders used the Libby app over 162,000 times to check out ebooks and eaudiobooks, in addition to accessing films, magazines, and music via the other digital library services. Learn more