Library Assistant

Clackamas County
Oregon City, Oregon
$43.5K-$54.7K a year
Full-time

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are searching for a motivated, self-directed, customer service focused, and highly dedicated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our team as a Two-year Limited Term Library Assistant at the Clackamas County Library for Oak Lodge & Gladstone branches.

If selected for this position, you will be responsible for providing direct patron service and performing tasks related to the circulation of materials.

In this role, you will assist patrons in using library materials and services, explain the online catalog and library classification system and answer basic reference questions.

Assisting the Librarian, you will act as the lead worker for other staff and volunteers.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Transferrable Skills : *

  • A minimum of three (3) years of related experience providing direct customer service to the public
  • Experience working in a library environment
  • Knowledge of library methods, procedures, practices and terminology

Preferred Special Qualifications / Transferrable Skills : *

  • Experience interpreting and applying rules and standards of the County library system and the consortium
  • Experience using the Dewey Decimal classification system
  • Experience using the Symphony library software system
  • Experience leading the work of others
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish or Russian)

Pre-Employment Requirements :

  • Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
  • Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
  • Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional / incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license.

Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.

For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

  • For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference : If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and / or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and / or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and / or qualifications relate to this position.
  • 30+ days ago
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