LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Application Deadline July 20, 2025
Status Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Typical Schedule Weeknights and Weekends as required
Compensation $20.26 to $25.32
Required Education Associate's Degree or Library Technical Assistant Certificate
At Vernon Area Public Library District (VAPLD), “All Are Welcome Here!”
We love our jobs. We love serving our community and being a gateway to exploring stories, developing programs and sharing smiles. Everyday, we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. Our endeavors aim to help support literacy, programs and underpin the needs of our community. VAPLD is analyzing its commitment to the community and how it could be more service-savvy by supporting diverse perspectives, committing to environmentally sustainable behaviors and creating safe spaces.
VAPLD is looking for doers and thinkers, who are not afraid to cultivate relationships and support diverse perspectives. We are looking for forward-thinking team members who attack obstacles with a collaborative flair and an awesome spirit. Do you value helping people access information? Do you love community service? Are you a change agent? If these questions describe you, then please read on!
Position Summary
Working under the direction of the Head of Readers & Information Services, the Library Assistant is responsible for assuring high patron satisfaction while staffing the reference desk and answering patron questions in accordance with current library policies and procedures.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities, but may oversee assigned volunteers.
What You’ll Be Working On
Answers questions and provides basic readers’ advisory in person or via telephone, email, instant message, or other forms of electronic communication
Provides exemplary service to patrons in a timely and confidential manner, maintaining the library’s high level of customer service in accordance with the Standards of Public Service
Maintains knowledge of current print and electronic resources to competently answer questions
Maintains knowledge of and provides basic help with circulating and non-circulating technologies, including but not limited to tablets, eReaders, laptops, public computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines
Provides user instruction for internet searching, email, social media, downloading services for digital media, and word processing
Demonstrates good judgment in the interpretation of library and department policies during normal workflow and emergencies
Refers in-depth or extended reference and readers’ advisory questions to librarians, as needed
Performs notary services
Work at the reference desk, as scheduled
Attends scheduled meetings and core competency training, as required
Maintains awareness of overall library functions, projects, and goals
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree or Library Technical Assistant Certificate Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Work Experience: 1 year in a public library or other customer service based field/organization
Service-oriented attitude with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively provide reference assistance and instruction services
Strong technology skills to include: Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications, the internet, eReaders, and tablets
Ability to adapt to evolving technology
Thorough knowledge of popular materials for adults, and readers’ advisory resources
Working knowledge of modern library policies and procedures, methods, practices, and materials
Ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and refer questionable situations to supervisor
Ability to complete detailed work accurately, efficiently, and on time, with minimal supervision
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments
What’s In It For You?
Paid Time Off - typically one week upon date of hire and two weeks after the first year of employment
Diverse Work Environment
Competitive Salary
Annual Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off (PTO) & Floating Holiday
Knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced staff
Work-Life Balance
How To Apply
For full consideration, please submit a Resume & Cover Letter via the Career Center in ADP. All application material must be received by July 20, 2025. A full job description is available upon request. For additional questions, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@vapld.info
Equal Employment Opportunity
The library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, arrest record, protected order status, genetic information, or other non-job related criteria in any term, condition, or privilege of employment