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Employment Opportunity: Library Associate, Los Alamos Public Library System, Los Alamos

The Los Alamos Public Library System is hiring a Library Associate.

JOB TITLE: Library Associate (3/4 time)
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Service/ Library
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Librarian, Librarian or Designee
TO APPLY: https://selfservice.losalamosnm.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Sr. Librarian, Librarian or Designee, performs all basic library tasks including providing customer service throughout the library at multiple service points, assisting patrons in a courteous and friendly manner in using the library and in finding the information they need, and performing a variety of library support tasks that may include receiving and copy-cataloging materials, checking in and out materials, registering patrons for library cards, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One year of related work experience, which may include any combination of the following: working in a bookstore or library; with collections in a museum or educational setting; computerized research on-line or using databases; teaching or training experience; troubleshooting hardware and software.
  • If primary task includes Youth Services, must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.