Part Time Library Assistant

Title: Part Time Library Assistant Youth Services

Classification: Library Assistant

Location: Washington Avenue Branch

Reports to: Washington Avenue Branch Manager

Updated: October 3, 2025

General Statement of Duties: Works together with other public service employees to provide quality information and customer services to customers of the Albany Public Library. The Library Assistant may be assigned non-librarian duties in addition to direct public service. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will assist the Librarian in:

· Provides library service to patrons

· Performs various stack maintenance tasks related to the collection

· Performs a triage function, funneling reference questions

· Conducts tours, book talks

· Maintains multi-media scheduling

· Prepares for and conducts story times

· Assists in maintaining the department’s collections

· Promotes use of library materials and services

· Performs outreach to schools and community agencies as needed

· Library Assistants may also be involved with the library materials displays

· Planning and conducting programs under the supervision of higher-level staff in the department

· Providing instruction to the public in the use of library resources and other tasks of a similar nature

· Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Familiarity with current book trends, library technologies, popular culture, and community information resources

· Ability to both works independently and as a team member

· Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently

· Knowledge of layout, writing and public relations skills

· Working knowledge of basic computer systems procedures

· Ability to recognize the titles of and retrieve basic reference sources as requested by patrons;

· Ability to do library research at user level

· Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain audio-visual equipment

· Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately both orally and in writing

· Demonstrates ability to read and comprehend written material

· Performs duties with tact and courtesy in dealing with staff and public

· Physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree; OR
• At least 60 credit hours of college coursework.

Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening and weekends of 28 hours per week is required.

Monday- 10am-6pm

Tuesday- 12pm-8pm

Thursday- 1pm-8pm

Saturday- 10am-5pm

Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses to:

Human Resources

hr@albanypubliclibrary.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.40 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21