LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

Salary

$15.95 - $23.58 Hourly

Location

Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Reg Part-Time 15 to 19

Job Number

2026-00361

Department

Library

Division

Library Circulation 2

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/2/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee .

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Loussac Library

HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary; Monday through Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF WORK: 3600 Denali Street

These are regular, part-time positions working 18 hours per week.

Example of Duties

Pull materials from the Automated Handling bins, sort, and, shelve them in order. Check out and check in library materials to and from patrons. Shift materials as needed. Shelf read to ensure proper order. Assist public in use of automated handling and self-check machines. Register library patrons for library cards. Aid customers with the use of library website and catalog. Direct customers to the location of library materials. Maintain library order, straightening shelves, refilling displays, checking computers and other equipment.

Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers and the public; Treat everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness. Assist in Anchorage Public Library's (APL) diversity and inclusiveness efforts. Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) months of customer service experience (volunteer or paid).

Some duties require pushing, pulling and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Preferences:

• Prefer applicants with previous library shelving experience

• Prefer applicants with knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process :

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE:The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

• Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Plan

• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to ( .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of work experience do you have interacting with customers or the public?

• None to less than 6 months

• 6 months or more

04

Do you have the ability to regularly push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds?

• Yes

• No

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Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• None / Less than High School

• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

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Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

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