Library Assistant (36-Hour)

JOB The City of Albany is looking for a friendly, and adaptable Library Assistant (36-hour) who enjoys helping people and keeping things running smoothly. In this role, you’ll connect patrons with resources, support library programs, and help organize and promote materials—all while creating a welcoming, community-focused environment. If you’re customer-service driven, and have a passion for life-long learning, this could be a great fit.This position will work at both the Main Library and the Carnegie Library. Rotating weekend shifts are required as both Albany libraries are open on Saturdays. Evening shifts may also be required.*This position will work primarily in Children's services but may also be asked to help out in other areas and specializations of the Library*Benefits include: Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employee-paid premium is approximately $56 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $162 per month for family coverage.City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).Paid time off including: 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases8 hours of sick leave per month10 paid holidays per year24 hours of floating holiday per yearExcellent retirement benefits including: City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution) City-paid 0.5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation planIn addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.To learn more about our organization, our community, and our benefits, click here.GENERAL PURPOSEThis position performs a variety of library duties of a para-professional or routine nature including providing information services to library patrons and clerical and manual work in processing, classifying, and cataloging library materials. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position will work at both the Main Library and the Carnegie Library. Rotating weekend shifts are required as both Albany libraries are open on Saturdays. Evening shifts may also be required. Local travel is required for this position as it will assist with Homebound deliveries.The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.Assists with all circulation-related functions, including determining eligibility and issuing library cards; modifying patron records; checking materials in and out of the library; handling monetary payments for fines and replacements; resolving issues with patron accounts; explaining library services; participating in opening and closing procedures.Assists a professional librarian in carrying out the programs of a division of the library; and may plan and conduct the program of a division of the library as delegated by a professional librarian.Drafts, edits, designs, and prepares materials to share with the community and make library resources and activities more accessible. May include the following: news releases; newsletters; signs; flyers for the public; grant request/applications; webpage design; and social media posts.Staffs public service desks and provides readers advisory, reference services, and technology and directional help; assists with study room reservations; schedules appointments; and answers questions about library policy, in person and via phone, email, or other mode of communication.Provide instruction on basic computer and internet usage, as well as devices such as smartphones, e-readers, and tablets; describe and/or demonstrate procedures for searching the online catalog and using library databases online. Assist patrons with job searching and resume building.Assist patrons with using public printers, scanner, copier, typewriter, and microfiche.Maintain day-to-day statistics for assigned library department.Maintains basic equipment (copy machine, micro fiche, printers, computers); straightens and shelves materials in assigned library areas.Participates in community outreach, promoting and providing library services outside of library buildings.Plans and sets up library displays, such as themed book displays, or window displays.Provides technical services support by reviewing materials to be classified and determining subject matter; copy cataloging; and physically processing lib