Job Description
Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Hours of Work 40 hour/week:Monday 9 - 5 Tuesday 1:15-9:15 Wed - Friday 9 - 5 Saturdays and Sundays on rotation Tentative Start Date March 2026 Job Summary Under the general direction of the Head of Adult Services, provides effective reference and referral information and readers advisory in a public service environment and contributes to the development and maintenance of the materials collections at West Des Moines Public Library.Provides answers to questions and informs the public of available resources.Creates, plans and/or facilitates adult programming.Deadline to Apply Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm Job Description Library Assistant - Adult This position requires a bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of related work experience.Steps to Apply 1.Profile :You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile.A link is provided below to our Online Application System.2.Attachments :You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):a) Cover Letter b) Resume Cover letter and resume must be attached to your application by the deadline date, February 12, 2026 by 11:59 pm CST to be considered for this position.3.Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses :Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.4.Applying for Position :Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile.Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab.Any applications marked as Status:Incomplete, have not been submitted.) All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position.We will not accept incomplete profiles.Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system.It is recommended to check your email Junk or Spam folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines.If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.Physical/Drug Testing Post offer, pre-employment drug test is required..