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

City of Oregon City; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Oregon City Library is seeking a Library Assistant II for Circulation. This 30-hour per week, part-time benefited role involves front-desk service, helping patrons with accounts, and processing holds and materials.

The position supports various library areas and may include evening shifts and occasional supervision tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires certificate in library science or equivalent plus two years' library or instructional support experience.
• Associates degree may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Staff service desks and check out materials; assist patrons with library accounts.
• Place holds for patrons and guide them in using resources and databases.
• Provide reader's advisory and basic reference assistance.
• Open/close library; may act as Person In Charge and support program development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Certificate in library science or equivalent

Associate degree may substitute for some experience

Job description

Internal Applicants Only - this recruitment is only open to current City of Oregon City Employees. All other applicants will not be considered and will not receive any response from the City.________________________________

The City of Oregon City Library has an immediate opening for a Library Assistant II for Circulation. This is a 30-hour per week, part-time benefited job. This position will be represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit. The closing date of this recruitment is Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

The Oregon City Library is looking for someone who is friendly, outgoing and will help the Library excel in giving our patrons excellent customer service.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Library Assistant II is the second in a multi-level career path for community Library services. The Library Assistant I provides circulation and customer service support. Advancement to Library Assistant II is possible by additional responsibility for opening the library, team leadership, and competency in customer service for circulation, reference, and special areas such as children’s or foreign language sections. Advancement to Library Assistant III is based on need and requires specialization in library systems and technology, technical services, circulation, reference services, and/or children’s services in addition to those competencies expected of a Library Assistant II.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

The list of duties is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this class and does not include all the duties or specific tasks that may be assigned to a particular position. The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all the following duties:

Responsible for a full range of circulation related duties, some providing direct customer service and some indirect. Assists patrons with use of the library. Staffs all service desks. Checks out materials to patrons and assists patrons with all of their library account questions. Accepts and processes library card applications. Helps patrons find materials; instructs them in using the resource guides and in the use of computers for searching information. Orients patrons to the use of the organizational system used in the library. Place holds for patrons and teaches patrons how to place holds. Provides reader’s advisory. Checks in library materials. Checks materials for damage and wear. Sorts Holds. Oversees shelving of materials and shelves materials. Collects service charges on overdue, lost, or damaged materials. Prepares overdue notices and similar short forms. Follows-up on overdue materials. Sends notices, collects fines, and maintains associated records. Updates customer files from direct inquiry and returned mail. Verifies the accuracy of cash receipts and may prepare deposits.

Assists in the operation of a public Library in the Adult, Teen, Children’s, or Circulation areas, providing circulation, basic reference, technical services, program development, marketing, and technology related services. Opens the Library. Maintains an orderly environment that supports library activity. Closes down the Library at the end of the day. May act as Person In Charge. Contributes to a positive work environment.

Assists Youth Librarian/Adult Librarian in program development and event planning within the youth and adult departments. Assists marketing efforts with library staff and works closely with patrons, presenters and community groups. Promotes library collections, services, and programs.

Assists patrons with basic reference. Performs reference interviews. Demonstrates usage and search skills for online database. Provide technology assistance as needed with downloadable materials, printers, software and hardware.

Trains and guides other staff in circulation operations. May prioritize work for other Library Assistants. Serves on library teams as requested by the Library Director or direct supervisor. Performs special projects and other job-related tasks that may be assigned by the Library Director, Operations Supervisor, or direct supervisor.

Maintain a safe and healthful workplace and other duties as assigned. This position will incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment.

Knowledge

The position requires specialized knowledge of basic library methods, practices and terminology. Requires knowledge of personal computers to use common office productivity software and special cataloguing, customer transaction, and search programs used by the Library. Requires a working knowledge of financial record keeping sufficient to summarize daily activity and reconcile customer accounts. Requires sufficient human relations and communication skills to exercise patience and interact courteously with patrons of all ages and to conduct library orientation. Requires sufficient math skills to add, count, and develop alphanumeric sequences.

Skills and Abilities

Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position with only general supervision and support. Requires the ability to follow detailed procedures such as standard library cataloging and filing rules. Must be able to maintain a well organized and attractive library setting. Must be able to apply and explain library rules, regulations and policies. Must be able to monitor and maintain acceptable customer behavior. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services. Must be able to perform routine clerical and record keeping duties. May be required to work evenings, weekends and attend meetings or activities outside normal working hours.

Education, Training, and Experience

The position typically requires a certificate in library science curriculum or equivalent plus two years of experience in a library or instructional support setting. An Associates degree may substitute for some experience.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Working conditions/Physical and Mental Demands

Must be able to function indoors in an office and/or library desk environment engaged in work primarily of a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires hearing and speech ability for ordinary conversation and to project voice to a small group. Requires sufficient manual and/or finger dexterity to type/keyboard and otherwise operate microcomputers and other office equipment. Requires ambulatory ability to sit, walk, to move about office environs, and to lift and carry light to medium weight materials on an intermittent basis.

The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the City’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, uniformed/military service or veteran’s status, use of the worker’s compensation system, expunged juvenile records, or any other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law. It is the City’s policy to make employment, internship, volunteer selection, etc. decisions based on its evaluation of an individual’s qualifications, ability and contribution to the success of the City.