On Call- Substitute Associate Librarian- All Branches

On Call- Substitute Associate Librarian- All Branches

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On Call- Substitute Associate Librarian- All Branches

Salary

$22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Location

Chaska Library Administration, MN

Job Type

Casual or On-Call (no specific end date)

Job Number

03126

Division

Public Services

Department

Library Services-Chaska

Opening Date

05/19/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the On-call Associate Librarian provides information and research services to library users and instruction on the effective use of library facilities, resources and equipment. Assist in professional library projects and activities which may include children's programming, collection management, and cataloging. This is an on-call non-exempt position. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

•Conduct formalized library user interview to assess needs/request for information and research service.

•Conduct catalog and Internet search to locate information and resources for library user needs and requests.

• Provide instruction to library users on the effective use of library facilities, resources and equipment.

• Assist with children's services activities such as story times and Internet instruction.

• Assist with projects to improve library service to the public.

• Prepare bibliographies for library users in a variety of subject areas.

• Assist staff and users with technology support including basic operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

• Conduct tours, school visits, group presentations to encourage community use of the library.

• Create merchandising displays featuring library material.

• Copy catalog print and non-print materials.

• Perform a variety of circulation and support activities as necessary.

• Prepare inter-library loan requests.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree and one year library or related working experience.

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.

No benefits for STOc positions

01

Do you have an associate's degree or higher in a related field?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have at least 1 year of library or similar work experience?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you available to work at all Carver County Libraries (Chanhassen, Chaska, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown)?

• Yes

• No

04

What is your work availability? (Check all that apply)

• Evenings only

• Weekends only

• Weekends evenings

• Weekdays

• Weekdays, evenings, and weekends

05

In the past 10 years, how many years of paid experience do you have working in a library or other customer service environment?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

06

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 5, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".

07

How many years' experience do you have using mobile devices, such as smart phones, e-readers, and tablets?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

08

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 7, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".

09

How many years have you worked with customer service technology, such as an Integrated Library System?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

10

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 9, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."

11

How many years of experience do you have helping readers find books to their liking (readers advisory service)?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

12

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 11, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."

13

How many years of experience do you have working as a lead worker or person in charge of a library or retail store?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

14

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 13, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."

15

How many years of experience do you have helping customers use technology?

• None

• Some, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

16

If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 15, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."

17

Do you fluently speak a language other than English?

• Yes

• No

18

If you indicated "Yes" Question 17, please indicate which language(s) below. Otherwise, please enter "N/A."

Required Question

Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

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