Part- Time Library Assistant I (21 Hours / Week)

Salary :

$22.17 - $28.92 Hourly

Location :

Library Happy Valley, OR

Job Type :

Part-Time 20-39 hours per week

Job Number : 25-007

Department : Library

Opening Date : 10 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date :

10 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The City of Happy Valley is looking for an energetic part-time (21hours / week) Library Assistant who will provide excellent customer service in the fast pace and high-volume Library. While library experience is a preferred qualification, other types of work history are strongly considered, including (but not limited to) retail, food service, and warehouse experience. This position is not eligible for medical / dental benefits but does receive prorated vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Anticipated Schedule :

Fridays, 11 : 35am-6 : 05pm, Saturdays, 9 : 35am-6 : 05pm, Mondays, 10 : 35am-6 : 05pm

In addition to the part-time position, the City may use this candidate pool to fill additional on-call vacancies for Library Assistant I.

The Happy Valley Library is the community living room. It serves more than 25,000 visitors and circulates almost 60,000 books each month, as part of the LINCC network of libraries. The library circulates more youth materials and foreign language items than any other branch in Clackamas County. We also offer a wide range of diverse programming for all ages.

About Happy Valley :

Happy Valley is known for Its wonderful neighborhoods that have an abundance of parks, open spaces, and meandering trails. Our residents take great pride in the community and come together throughout the years at an annual Fun Run, summer concert series, 4th of July Festival, Harvest Fest, Tree lighting and many other community-driven events. As the community grows, we're building a city where family-friendly neighborhoods meet a world-class economy. Happy Valley's business community is rapidly emerging, creating vibrant centers throughout town.

Happy Valley is looking to the future. Once a small community in as recently as the early 2000s, the City has rapidly developed toward being a medium-sized City for the Clackamas County area and there is a lot changing in the community and in our organization. Happy Valley has the vision and heart to be a leader in the region.

As an employer, the City of Happy Valley strives to provide a collaborative working environment that allows access to all city employees, across all departments. We maintain a current technological platform for our staff to provide the most efficient services to our residents and business owners.

Come and join us as we serve this great community together!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine paraprofessional and clerical library duties to meet and assist the diverse needs of the public in the effective use of the library and its systems; provides excellent customer service at the circulation desk.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Library Assistant I is distinguished from the Library Aide by performing customer service in person and over the phone to the public. The Library Assistant reports to the Library Operations Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Any one position in this class may not perform all the duties listed below, nor do the listed examples of duties include all similar and related duties that may be assigned to this class.

Assists patrons with the use of library materials and services and in their selection of materials.

Explains use of on-line catalog and the library classification system.

Checks books in and out for borrowing purposes, accepts and collects fines, processes new library accounts, answers basic reference questions.

Assists in processing of new books, periodicals, and other printed materials.

Shelves books and assists in the implementation of circulation procedures; provides suggestion for material selection; maintains on-line system data, files and other clerical records related to the library.

Conducts bibliographic searches for interlibrary loan request, processes items to be picked up by courier; mends damaged materials; assists in keeping the library facilities clean and orderly.

Assists other library staff with special library programs and services.

Assist and support the City to identify and provide services to all members of the community and remove barriers to those services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Library methods, procedures, practices, and terminology; basic English composition, spelling, arithmetic, Dewey Decimal classification system; library collection location.

Library special programming.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person, in writing and over the telephone.

Principles and practices of sound business communication; proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to become knowledgeable concerning City organization, rules, policies and procedures.

Office administrative practices and procedures, including recordkeeping and filing practices and procedures.

Computer equipment and uses of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database and other software.

Basic functions of public agencies, including the role and responsibilities of a public entity.

Ability to :

Accurately file alphabetical and numerical information.

Effectively communicate accurate information both orally and in writing.

Interact tactfully and effectively with the public and staff members.

Make decisions based on regulations and established policies and procedures.

Work independently, quickly, and accurately with close attention to detail in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

Operate a computer and word processing software and other standard office equipment.

Manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities.

Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communication in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences.

Work collaboratively with people from all backgrounds.

Training and Experience :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and previous experience with library systems and environment; one year experience operating computers and providing customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

Successfully pass pre- employment self-administered skills test.

Requires Microsoft Office proficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Works primarily in an office or library environment.

Requires the ability to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure.

Occasionally deals with distraught or difficult individuals.

This position requires mobility.

Regularly lift and carry and heavy boxes of materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while operating equipment such as computers and other standard office equipment.

Work schedule may include holiday, weekend and / or evening hours as early as 7 : 30 am and as late as 8 : 15 pm.

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirement for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the City to accommodate the limitation.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Reference Checks

Background Check

Driving Record

How to Apply

To be considered for this employment opportunity complete the online application and submit :

Resume

Cover letter

Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a criminal background check, driving record check, drug test and positive references. Happy Valley is an equal opportunity and at will employer.

The City of Happy Valley provides Veteran's Preference to those candidates that identify themselves as a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces and provides a legible copy of their DD214 or DD215, and Veteran Affairs letter of disability if applicable, with their application materials.

Please send questions about this position or selection process to Ivy Markesino, Human Resources Director at 503-886-8426 or

Part-Time Employee Benefit Package

Sick Leave accrued up to 4.2 hours per month.

Vacation time, starting at 50.4 hours per year.

12 paid holidays (4.2 hours per holiday.)

PERS member, with the 6% employee contribution paid by the City.

Oregon Paid Leave contribution paid by the City.

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan available for employee contributions.

Free parking.

01

When the following names are put in alphabetical order, which one would be first?

Johnson, James

Johnson, Pam

Johnson, Jonah

Johnsson, Mary

Johanson, Mark

02

When the following names are put in alphabetical order, which one would be last?

McCormick, Cyrus Hall

McCormick, Joseph Medill

McCormack, John

McCosh, James

McConnell, Francis J

03

When the following titles are put in alphabetical order, which one would be second, ignoring articles?

We All Live Here

A Collection of Animal Dreams

The Wedding People

And Yet

An Invisible Thread

04

If you arrange this group of numbers in order (starting with the lowest), which number would be fourth?

921.5151

922.5115

921.56

921.201

921.515

05

Think about each letter of the alphabet as if it had a number value (A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, etc.). What would all the letters in the word "happy" add up to?

66

64

75

59

73

Required Question