(Internal Only) 2026 Library Assistant II Circulation .75 FTE

City of Oregon City•Oregon City, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oregon City Library is hiring a Library Assistant II for Circulation. This is a 30-hour-per-week, part-time benefited position represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit, and the recruitment is open only to current City of Oregon City employees. The Library Assistant II is the second level in a multi-level career path for community library services, with responsibilities beyond those of Library Assistant I that may include opening the library, team leadership, and customer-service competency in circulation, reference, and specialized areas. The position works in adult, teen, children’s, or circulation services and may provide circulation, basic reference, technical services, program development, marketing, and technology support. The incumbent may open or close the library, act as Person In Charge, and train or guide other staff. The role requires general supervision and support, a certificate in library science curriculum or equivalent plus two years of experience in a library or instructional support setting (an associate degree may substitute for some experience), a valid driver’s license, and a criminal background check. The work is primarily indoors in an office or library desk environment and ranges from sedentary to moderately active.

Requirements

Certificate in a library science curriculum or equivalent, plus two years of experience in a library or instructional support setting; an associate degree may substitute for some experience.
Knowledge of basic library methods, practices, and terminology.
Knowledge of personal computers and common office productivity software, as well as library cataloguing, customer transaction, and search programs.
Working knowledge of financial record keeping sufficient to summarize daily activity and reconcile customer accounts.
Human relations and communication skills to interact courteously and patiently with patrons of all ages and conduct library orientations.
Math skills sufficient to add, count, and develop alphanumeric sequences.
Ability to perform duties with general supervision, follow detailed procedures, and maintain an organized and attractive library setting.
Ability to apply and explain library rules, regulations, and policies and monitor customer behavior.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and with external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services.
Ability to perform routine clerical and record-keeping duties.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of circulation duties and provide direct and indirect customer service.
Staff service desks; assist patrons with library use, accounts, materials, holds, reader’s advisory, and library cards.
Help patrons locate materials and use resource guides, computers, online databases, and the library’s organizational system.
Check in and check out materials; inspect items for damage and wear; sort holds; oversee shelving and shelve materials.
Collect charges and fines, prepare overdue notices, follow up on overdue materials, send notices, and maintain related records.
Update customer files, verify cash receipts, and, when needed, prepare deposits.
Provide circulation, basic reference, technical services, program development, marketing, and technology-related services in assigned library areas.
Open and close the library and maintain an orderly environment; may serve as Person In Charge.
Assist librarians with program development and event planning, work with patrons, presenters, and community groups, and promote collections, services, and programs.
Provide basic reference assistance, conduct reference interviews, and demonstrate online database search skills.
Assist patrons with downloadable materials, printers, software, and hardware.
Train and guide staff in circulation operations and may prioritize work for other Library Assistants.
Serve on library teams and perform special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow safe work practices, help maintain a safe and healthful workplace, and contribute to a positive work environment.