Library Assistant I

 Department:  Library Services Department               Organizational Unit: Library Services Central Reference Libra    

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

CLOSE DATE:  09/23/2025

$17.05 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  North Area/Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library.  Work schedule is variable and includes evenings and weekends.  Performs entry-level paraprofessional library work at one of the individual area libraries by assisting in the Circulation section of the library.

REQUIREMENTS:  Successful completion of one (1) year of college coursework at an accredited college or university [30 semester (45 quarter) hours = one (1) year]; OR one (1) year of public library or customer service experience.  Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  When usage statistics change, library employees may be assigned to another library.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT: 20 lbs. 
   • CARRY: 20 lbs. 
   • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more 
   • PULL: 50 lbs. or more 
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND: 3 – 5 hours 
   • WALK: 3 – 5 hours 
   • SIT: 3 – 5 hours 
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver); Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Bend; Reach
5. The employee must have:
   • Good near vision; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good speech
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • n/a

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • Work inside; In or with dusty conditions; Work alone
2. Other working conditions: 
   • n/a