Library Assistant I

Salary : $42,000.00 - $53,160.22 Annually
Location : 706 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, VA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 03312
Department: Libraries
Division: Libraries
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant I to perform clerical work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; locate books, magazines and other materials as requested; and provide general library information. They will also examine shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books; inspect and repair library materials; and prepare library materials for circulation. This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Part-Time Library Assistant The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant to perform clerical and customer service work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, register patrons, assist in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; and locate books, magazines and other materials as requested. They will also provide general library information, examine shelves, replace incorrectly shelved books, work with staff on programs for adults and children and prepare library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties
SUMMARY


Performs clerical work in the public library system.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulation
• Maintains files and records
• Assists the public in the use of library facilities
• Locates books, magazines and other materials as requested
• Provides general library information
• Examines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved books
• Inspects and repairs library materials
• Processes and labels materials for circulation
• Orders and maintains inventory
• Prepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collections
• Assists staff with Youth and Adult programs
• Duties as assigned such as security monitoring
• May require evening and weekend hours of work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS


Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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