Library Assistant I - 1520 per hour

Clay Today; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Clay Today seeks a Library Assistant I – Public Service to provide substitute library support at Pine River Public Library. The role involves circulation, reference, and general public services, with training under the Branch Manager. Hours vary, including evenings and Saturdays.

This part-time substitute position requires a high school diploma or GED and prior customer service experience, plus comfort with computers and Dewey Decimal classification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior library experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Knowledge of computers, technology, and basic operations.
• Knowledge of Internet search engines and databases.
• Basic understanding of public library functions and the Dewey Decimal System.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation, reference, and public service duties.
• Compile statistics and reports as required.
• Maintain knowledge of authors, materials, and information services.
• Operate branch or department as designated by branch or department manager.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Substitute staff work includes evenings and Saturdays per branch hours.

Skills

Customer service

Computers

Internet search

Databases

Dewey Decimal

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Library Assistant I – Public Service, Substitute needed at Pine River Public Library

Hours: Hours vary and are irregular. Position available: October 19, 2026

Position Description

This is a part-time substitute position responsible for providing library service directly to library users in accordance with Kitchigami Regional Library (KRL) policies and procedures. This person will be supervised by the Branch Manager and will work in cooperation with other staff members and volunteers to provide library service to the public.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing circulation, reference, and other public service duties.
• Compiling statistics and completing reports as required.
• Maintaining current knowledge of authors, materials, and information services.
• Operating branch or department as designated by branch or department manager.
• Completing special projects as assigned.

Substitute staff work will include evenings and Saturdays in accordance with branch hours as listed on www.krls.org.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior library experience or a combination of education and experience necessary to perform job duties.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Knowledge of computers, technology, and basic understanding of computer operations.
• Knowledge of Internet search engines and databases.
• Basic understanding of public library functions and the Dewey Decimal System.

Wage: $15.20 per hour