Library Assistant Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification\r\nexists is to provide expert library support to librarians and branches\r\nthroughout the library system. Library Assistant\r\nIIs are assigned to a specific branch or division such as Extension Services or\r\nTechnical Services as their primary responsibility; however, they are also\r\nutilized to fill staff shortages throughout the library system. Major work responsibilities may include:\r\nperforming collection maintenance activities; providing support to small\r\nlibraries during staffing shortages; performing circulation duties; serving\r\npatrons and the public; maintaining facilities; and performing miscellaneous\r\nduties. Library Assistant IIs differ\r\nfrom Library Assistant Is in that they are expected to have a greater degree of\r\nknowledge as needed to fill in at branches with staff shortages or briefly\r\nmanage a small branch in the absence of a librarian. Library Assistant IIs differ from Librarians\r\nin that Library Assistant IIs are not responsible for programming. Library\r\nAssistant IIs work under the supervision of a Librarian.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of full-time,\r\ntechnical library experience at the level of a library assistant which includes\r\nshelving and shifting books, assisting patrons with directions or general\r\nlibrary services, checking books in and out, collecting fines and fees, cataloging,\r\nand using an automated library computer system.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying education,\r\ntraining, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and\r\nabilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with theMontgomery City County Library. Applicants will be screened, qualified and ranked based on education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.If more than five (5) qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered in order to rank applicants on the employment register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.\r\n

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.\r\nDRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).\r\nBACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)\r\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.\r\nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.\r\nI9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\r\nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.\r\n