Career Opportunity: Library Assistant I

Compensation: $27.21 – $36.28 per hour
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week • Weekdays, plus variable evening, and weekend hours
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Bring Your Energy. Build Our Library.

Join our team and help patrons discover great books, access library services, and enjoy community programs. This role includes customer service, circulation desk support, preparing materials, assisting with events, and keeping our collection in great shape. If you enjoy helping people and working in a friendly, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Service — Assist patrons at the circulation desk
  • Material Processing — Copy‑cataloging and preparing items for the shelves
  • Story Time Support — Occasionally present children’s programming
  • Interlibrary Loan — Track and manage loan requests
  • Program Assistance — Help with setup and takedown for events
  • Collection Care — Refresh worn items and identify gaps
  • Patron Accounts — Submit past‑due accounts to collections
  • Team Collaboration — Share ideas to improve patron services
  • Program Coordination — Organize work‑study and community service participants

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent training in Library Science, Liberal Arts, or related field
  • Two years of customer service experience
  • Two years of library science experience

How to Apply
Application available at City Hall, 500 4th Avenue NE, or on-line: https://www.ci.austin.mn.us/library-assistant

Submit your Job Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by email to HR@ci.austin.mn.us or mail/drop off at:

City Hall
500 4th Avenue NE
Austin, MN 55912

Required Documents
Job Application
Supplemental Questionnaire

Information Only – Do not Return
Job Description
Benefits Statement

❤️ Love books, love people – come help shape great experiences at our library!

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