Library Technician

The McMinnville Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Children’s Work Group during the busiest season of the year - Summer Reading! The successful candidate will work primarily at the Children’s Room service desk.

The ideal candidate:
• Is enthusiastic and outgoing about libraries, reading, and wants to share everything the library has to offer.
• Loves working with people of all ages, especially children and their caregivers.
• Thrives in a busy work environment.
• Communicates effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This is a part-time (average 16 hours/week), seasonal, non-exempt position.

This position is scheduled to work May 19th - August 29th. Hours will be on Wednesday – Saturday, with occasional Tuesdays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Library Team Member

1. Provide customer service such as communicating positively with patrons, partner organizations, and city coworkers. 
2. Assist with promoting and coordinating library programs and events.  
3. Participate in the training of new employees and volunteers.
4. Provide input for unit budget preparation as required. 
5. Problem solving patron issues (including behavior issues).
6. Enter and maintain records and data.
7. Perform routine office support functions such as processing mail, answering phones and ordering supplies.
8. Participate in the hiring process for employees and volunteers.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. 
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.  A typical way to qualify would be a high school degree. 
 
Knowledge of:

• Principles of customer service and standard office practices.
• Technology in public libraries and applications such as Microsoft Office

• Learn the Dewey Decimal system.

• Learn library software (ILS) procedures.
• Learn about Library collections.
• Understand and follow instructions 
• Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the City’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

• Previous library experience or related coursework.
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages. 
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires some (20-40%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continual speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles (0-5%).  There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually stable, with virtually no (0-5%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of Library Manager.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement. 

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here. 
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The City of McMinnville is dedicated to fostering a fair and inclusive environment in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. We are also committed to supporting leadership development in the broader McMinnville community and working toward a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for everyone. We encourage candidates who align with these principles to join us in contributing to a stronger and more unified McMinnville.