On-Call Library Assistant

THE POSITION

This position is variable hour or "on call". There will be a guaranteed full shift on Saturdays and at least one evening per week.

Other scheduled time will be assigned based on library's needs. This position will end on, or before, June 30, 2025.

The Library Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks and independent duties in support of the library staff of West Slope Library.

They provide excellent internal and external customer service while creating a welcoming environment for a diverse community.

Our dedicated library team serves a community that enthusiastically loves the library!

Our variable hour library assistants will primarily work directly with patrons on their accounts, checking items in and out, troubleshooting account problems, placing and processing holds, answering library questions via email, phone, or in person, using a cash register, and helping patrons connect with online tools or physical library items.

For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link : Library Assistant

When they are not directly serving patrons, Library Assistants will be assigned to support our full-time teammates in the areas of :

• Access Services : Supports patrons of all ages with materials movement, accounts, reports, and creating access to library services.
• Adult Services : Supports our adult patrons with programs, materials, readers advisory, technology help, and information services.
• Technical Services : Supports our library collections for all ages by assisting with receiving, processing, cataloging, and repairing new books, media, and games.
• Youth Services : Supports our young library patrons from birth to age 18 and their families, caregivers, and teachers with programs, materials, readers advisory, and information services.

Further information about which program you will support will be provided at the point of interviews.

In this support role, you will take direction as needed and have ongoing assignments to support your dedicated service area.

Good communication, technology skills, ability to solve problems, and willingness to ask for help when needed are essential.

The ideal candidate for this position enjoys helping people and being of service to the community. They are responsive to patron needs and supportive of their colleagues.

They thrive as part of a team but are willing to take the initiative to lead and collaborate on projects. They have great communication skills, they are tech-savvy, and they adapt to change with flexibility and a sense of humor.

They are detail-oriented, organized, and works efficiently. They are focused and fun. They take pride in their integrity.

They aren't afraid to admit they made a mistake or ask for help. They consider themselves a lifelong learner and enjoy learning new things that support their library work.

They share the library's service values of equity, knowledge, clear communication, awareness of bias, respect, and empathy and they work with a spirit of inclusive collaboration.

Candidates with experience using library software Polaris / Leap preferred.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience performing administrative or library support work; six (6) months of the experience must have been in a library.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience.

Next Steps :

• Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
• MQ Review : HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after October 6, 2024.
• Panel Interview(s) : Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial review as soon as possible.
• Conditional Offer of Appointment : Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
• Post-Offer Check : The successful candidate(s) will undergo reference checks.
• Start Date : A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link : Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.

To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or [email protected] at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Additional Resources

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