Library Assistant

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Iowa City seeks a Library Assistant III in the Community and Access Services to support outreach and scheduling of library and community displays. The role travels to community sites to provide outreach services and works on the Help Desk and Bookmobile.

Evenings, weekends, and holiday rotations are required. This permanent full-time position requires an Associate's degree with related experience (or three years of equivalent experience), a valid State of Iowa driver's license, and the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a public library, working with technology, and community organizations.
• Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, supports the Library's community outreach services and schedules library and community displays.
• Travels to community sites to provide outreach services.
• Maintains department supplies.
• Serves on assigned Library Work Groups and Teams.
• Works on the Help Desk and Bookmobile including evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Library Assistant III

Community and Access Services Assistant -Outreach

Community and Access Services

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

One permanent full-time position available

Salary: $55,764.80 to $72,196.80

Hours: Monday Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Works in the evening, weekend, and holiday rotations.

Job Summary

Under general direction, supports the Library's community outreach services and schedules library and community displays. Travels to community sites to provide outreach services. Maintains department supplies. Serves on assigned Library Work Groups and Teams. Works on the Help Desk and Bookmobile including evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a public library, working with technology, and community organizations.

Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.