Acquisitions Librarian: Materials & Budget Steward

Sitka (CBS) — Library; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitka Public Library in Sitka, AK seeks a detail‑oriented Library Assistant to manage acquisitions, support circulation and reference services, and promote library programs to the community. Under the Library Director, the employee will work independently on assigned duties and responsibilities.

The role includes budgeting, vendor relations, staff training, and daily operations while ensuring accuracy and exceptional customer service to diverse patrons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Library Science or related field.
• One year of Sitka Public Library experience or other library system.
• One year of bookkeeping, cash handling, or budgeting experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Acquire materials and manage library acquisitions and budgets with vendors.
• Create policies and maintain documentation for acquisitions.
• Maintain accurate budget records and monitor destruction per retention schedule.
• Provide reports and statistics on acquisitions.
• Oversee Alaska Library Consortium circulation and staff training.
• Evaluate vendors and manage licenses, orders, and access to electronic resources.
• Cash reconciliation, petty cash handling, and related accounting.
• Perform Library Assistant duties and other related tasks.

Skills

Library science knowledge

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power

Customer service

Cash handling & basic bookkeeping

Budgeting principles

Multi-tasking & time management

Professional writing & correspondence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Library Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Library software

Job description

Sitka Public Library in Sitka, AK seeks a detail‑oriented Library Assistant to manage acquisitions, support circulation and reference services, and promote library programs to the community. Under the Library Director, the employee will work independently on assigned duties and responsibilities.

The role includes budgeting, vendor relations, staff training, and daily operations while ensuring accuracy and exceptional customer service to diverse patrons.