Library Specialist I

City of Estacada; Estacada (OR); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Estacada is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Library Specialist I to join the Estacada Public Library team. This part-time, in-office role offers 15 hours per week with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability at 825 NW Wade Street, Estacada, OR 97023.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily operations, shelving, circulation duties, and helping patrons with computers and accounts. Prior library experience is desirable; accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Experience working in libraries is desirable.
• Experience and/or training in using a variety of computer equipment and programs is desirable.
• Any combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the library.
• Handle check-in, sorting, shelving and shelf reading to keep materials organized.
• Create library cards and assist patrons with their accounts.
• Check materials in and out and take holds requests.
• Check in and route courier materials and pack crates.
• Shelve materials and perform shelf reading.
• Assist patrons with public computers, copying, and printing.
• Provide helpful, friendly customer service.
• Follow safety rules, City policies, and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Attention to detail

Tools

Windows

MacOS

Job description

The Estacada Public Library is seeking a friendly, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Specialist I. This is a part‑time position with a consistent schedule of 15 hours per week, requiring availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with flexibility to move the Friday shift to another weekday as needed.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with the public and takes pride in providing excellent service to a diverse community of library users. Prior library experience or work in a related field is a plus. This position is ideal for someone who values community service, enjoys a collaborative work environment, and takes pride in keeping the library welcoming and organized.

Key Details

• Pay: $18.43/hour
• Location: This position is onsite at our Library location, 825 NW Wade Street, Estacada OR 97023.
• Schedule: This is a part-time, in‑office position working 15 hours per week. The position requires availability to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Friday schedule is flexible and may be adjusted to another day of the week/time as needed.

Friday 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the library
• Handles check-in, sorting, shelving and shelf reading functions as needed to ensure that all library materials are properly organized, routed and maintained so staff and users can easily find needed materials.
• Create library cards and assist patrons with their accounts
• Checks materials in and out and takes requests for holds
• Checks in and accurately routes courier materials as needed, organizes and carefully packs courier crates.
• Shelve materials and conduct shelf reading
• Assist patrons with public computers, copying, and printing
• Provide helpful, friendly customer service
• Follows all safety rules, procedures, and City policies. Performs other miscellaneous duties as needed for the daily operation of the library.

More details of the job duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attachment.

Mandatory Requirements

The City will consider any equivalent combination of relevant training, skills, education, and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Experience

• Experience working in libraries is desirable.
• Experience and/or training in using a variety of computer equipment and programs is desirable.
• Any combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the above.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of math, spelling, alpha/numeric sorting methods, and general clerical related skills, operation of standard office equipment.
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal Classification system and other library filing systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures and policies
• Ability to use the Internet and perform basic computing tasks
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Windows and/or Apple MacOS
• Must be self‑motivated and able to focus on details to quickly, accurately, and efficiently complete work, thus ensuring the staff and public an orderly, usable library. Ability to show care and responsibility for the library collection and mission.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system and other library filing systems
• Experience working in libraries
• Experience and/or training in using a variety of computer equipment and programs is desirable.

More information on job qualification requirements can be found in the Job Description attachment.

Applicants with a disability and require an accommodation in the application process can make a request to [e-mail] . Applicants that would like to be considered for Veteran’s Preference for a civil services position can submit that request to [e-mail] .

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.