2026-28 Library Assistant III (Internal)

The Oregon City Public Library is accepting applications from current Employees only to fill a full-time Library Assistant III position.  The deadline for application materials is 11:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026. If you are not a current employee of the City of Oregon City, your application will not be reviewed.

The Library Assistant III provides patron technology assistance and support in maintaining the library’s computers and other equipment used by patrons, troubleshoots technology and equipment problems as necessary, and contacts assistance from outside resources when a solution is not found. Additionally, this position provides a variety of paraprofessional library services and oversight including, but not limited to, support in the areas of technical services, circulation, reference services, children’s services and/or technology. Candidates with public library technology support experience are preferred.

• Provide exceptional, patron-focused customer service at public service desks, with approximately 75% of time dedicated to direct patron assistance.
• Provide one-on-one technology assistance, including support with computers, printers, microfilm, and other library technology.
• Troubleshoot public meeting room technology and audiovisual equipment within established access and security parameters.
• Assist patrons with Community Room reservations, technology setup, and check-in.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned library services, statistics, projects, periodicals, and tax forms.
• Support collection services, including New Books displays and related material selection processes.
• Provide technology and administrative support for Library Board meetings, including meeting technology and minutes.
• Provide service coverage across library desks and departments as needed.
• Maintain and manage the Community Bulletin Board in accordance with library guidelines.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible library environment by identifying patron needs and connecting individuals with appropriate resources and services.

Knowledge and Skills

Requires an in-depth procedural knowledge of library methods, practices and terminology including use of automated library catalog, integrated library system, and intermediate reference sources. Must have a solid understanding of the Dewey Decimal System of classification and the current American Library Association rules and trends for cataloguing. Requires a working knowledge of the processes for acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, and circulating library materials. Requires knowledge of and skill at conducting bibliographic searches. Requires a basic knowledge of multi-media equipment used in the library. Requires a complete understanding of Library operations, goals and objectives. Requires a working knowledge of financial record keeping sufficient to summarize daily activity and reconcile customer accounts. Requires sufficient communication skills to convey specialized concepts to patrons and to resolve urgent patron needs. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to arrange materials in numerical sequences and to calculate sums.

Requires sufficient writing skills to document instructions on use of library services. Requires sufficient background and experience in specialized paraprofessional area(s), such as library technology.

Abilities

Must be able to perform all of the duties of the position with only general supervision and support. Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules. Must be able to apply and explain library services, layout, rules, and policies. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services. Must be able to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties. Requires the ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as: personal computers, common office productivity software, special library databases, microfilm readers/printers, and other peripherals found in libraries. May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree or equivalent is preferred. Three years of experience in a community/regional library setting is preferred. Additional experience or higher education enabling performance in all aspects of the job may be considered.

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of medium weight, yet, awkward materials.


This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.

The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the City’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, uniformed/military service or veteran’s status, use of the worker’s compensation system, expunged juvenile records, or any other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law. It is the City’s policy to make employment, internship, volunteer selection, etc. decisions based on its evaluation of an individual’s qualifications, ability and contribution to the success of the City.

We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and experience to meet the minimum positions qualifications. If you are interested in applying for this position, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

Studies have shown that many candidates are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet all of the hiring criteria. Our talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, and to take the time to explain how those skills and experiences qualify them for this role.