Hourly Library Aide - Circulation Page

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Iowa City is seeking an hourly Library Aide to assist with shelving, checkout, and patron services. Under supervision, you will inspect, check in, and pull materials, and help maintain the collection.

This role involves 9–15 hours per week, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous library or customer service experience is preferred; a high school diploma is required and a criminal background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a library or customer service setting preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, check in, sort, shelve, and pull library materials.
• Assist at the Help Desk with circulation, clerical tasks, and patron service.
• Support self-check and manage fines where applicable.
• Work 9–15 hours per week, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Library experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HourlyLibrary Aide

Applicationdeadline:Monday,October26th 2026

Onehourlypart-timeposition available

Hours:9to15hoursperweek,includingsomeevening,weekend,andholiday hours

Wage:$15.00per hour

Job summary:

Under general supervision of the Community and Access Services Page Supervisor and Coordinator, inspects, checks in, fine sorts, shelves, and pulls Library materials. Maintains the collection. Under immediate supervision, works on the Help Desk performing fundamental circulation, clerical, and customer service duties including checking out items, collecting fines, and assisting patrons. Assists with self-check. Serves in other Community and Access Services areas as assigned. Works five or more scheduled hours during the Monday to Friday work week. Works either a regular or rotating weekend schedule. Commits to a total of 9 to 15 regularly scheduled hours per week. Additional hours may also be available but cannot be guaranteed.

Minimum qualifications:

Highschooldiploma orequivalent. Experience workinginalibrary,customer service,orrelatedfield required. Must pass criminal background check.

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: ********studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans

It is the policy of City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.