Library Associate
Library Associate
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About the Position
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We are looking for fulltime and parttime Library Associates. This position performs paraprofessional library work in providing reference information and material loan services to customers.
INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT OPENINGS:
Positions are both full (3240 hours per week) and parttime (from 12 hours per week) during library system hours. All library associates work some weekend and evening shifts and can be expected to work at several different locations.
Primary Responsibilities:- Welcoming community members explaining library services answering questions providing information and locating library materials.
- Empowering users to build skills and problemsolve through oneonone assistance group or individual study and referrals to other resources in the community.
- Creating and facilitating events activities learning circles and programs for all ages such as story time.
- Leading projects such as homework center career lab services or a makerspace.
- For more information and essential functions see our job description.
Read more about the Saint Paul Public Libraryhere.
The eligible list created from this posting will be used to fill the current openings and any future fulltime or parttime openings in the Library Associate title for six months.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a variety ofexcellent benefits including health insurance retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial cultural and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.Position Requirements
- A bachelors degree; or two years of college (60 semester credits) and two years of reference and referral library services experience plus two courses in libraryrelated classes; or a Certificate in Urban Library Services or equivalent certification and oneyear of library services experience.
Some of the positions in this classification will be required to read write and speak fluently in a language other than English as designated in the job announcement.
Note:Library Associates assigned to driving the Bookmobile will require a Class D drivers license. How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
First time applying online Read ourHow to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support For help with the online application please call.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Qualifications Rating:The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting:You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Nonpromotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview job simulation work sample submission or other evaluation method.
PreEmployment Screening:This position may require or requires a drivers license check and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedmanat
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veterans Preference for Candidates:If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans women persons of color members of the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
