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How much do library associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for library associate in Alaska is $22.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $25.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Library Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions preferring library science coursework. Familiarity with library management systems, cataloging software, and basic computer applications is usually required. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively assist patrons and support library operations. These abilities are vital for maintaining an organized, accessible library environment and ensuring a positive user experience.

What are some common challenges Library Associates face when assisting patrons, and how can they effectively address them?

Library Associates frequently encounter challenges such as helping patrons locate specific materials, assisting with technology (like printers or public computers), and managing multiple requests during busy periods. To address these challenges effectively, it's important to develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, stay up-to-date with library catalog systems, and remain patient and resourceful when guiding patrons. Collaborating closely with librarians and other staff members also ensures that patrons receive comprehensive support and that workloads are balanced during peak times.

What are Library Associates?

Library Associates are staff members who assist with the daily operations of a library. They help patrons locate materials, check out and return books, organize resources, and may assist with library programs or events. Library Associates often provide customer service, answer basic reference questions, and support librarians in maintaining an organized and welcoming environment. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the size and type of library, but they play a vital role in ensuring smooth library operations.

What is the difference between Library Associate vs Library Technician?

AspectLibrary AssociateLibrary Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer post-secondary educationAssociate degree in library technology or related field
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; customer service focusSimilar environments with more technical and cataloging responsibilities
Employer UsageCommonly employed in public and academic libraries for assisting patronsOften involved in cataloging, shelving, and technical support tasks
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference between a Library Associate and a Library Technician lies in their educational requirements and technical responsibilities. Library Associates typically have a high school diploma and focus on customer service and daily library operations. In contrast, Library Technicians usually hold an associate degree and handle more technical tasks like cataloging and collection management. Both roles are vital in library settings, but Library Technicians often require more specialized training and perform more technical duties.

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Infographic showing various Library Associate job openings in Alaska as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 65% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,950 per year, or $22.1 per hour.
HMS Instructional Paraprofessional SY

HMS Instructional Paraprofessional SY

North Slope Borough School District

Barrow, AK • On-site

$22.24 - $34.30/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Assist the teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
NSBSD Pedagogy
Requirements
To effectively perform this role, an individual must be able to satisfactorily complete each essential duty. The qualifications listed below detail the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential duties.
Education and/or Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent general education degree is required.
Applicants must meet one of the following three criteria:
  • Earned an Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
  • Completed a minimum of two years, equivalent to 48 semester hours, of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
  • Successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test (PAT).

Note: If the degree was earned from a foreign university, the applicant must obtain a foreign transcript evaluation. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further details.
Language Skills and Abilities:
  • Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English.
  • Clearly present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, students, and the public in an understandable manner.
  • Read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.

Preference: Inupiaq-speaking and cultural experience preferred.
Mathematical Skills and Abilities:
  • Perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Apply these operations to units involving U.S. currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.

Reasoning Ability:
  • Resolve practical problems and handle a variety of non-standard situations.
  • Interpret various types of instructions provided in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.

Other Skills and Abilities:
  • May require six hours of annual special education training.
  • Ability to present a lesson.
  • Experience working with office machines.
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide instructional and support assistance to teachers.
  • Instruct small groups of students.
  • Tutor students individually.
  • Assist with classroom management.
  • Work with assigned children with disabilities.
  • Support intensive level multiple disability students during the school day as assigned.
  • Assist designated students with physical tasks and personal hygiene, including feeding and toileting.
  • Conduct activities to encourage parent involvement.
  • Offer instructional support in the library, media center, and computer lab as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members.
  • Support students with remedial work, provide tutoring, and monitor their progress.
  • Prepare instructional materials and supplies for classroom use.
  • Assist students in various areas such as the lunchroom, library, gym, pool, and locker rooms.
  • Supervise students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, and other assigned locations.
  • Report accidents, assaults, property damage, and abusive behavior immediately.
  • Operate all classroom and office equipment.
  • Follow all District policies and regulations.
  • Support the educational values, philosophy, and mission of the District.
  • Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of what an employee must be capable of to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.
While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally and listen. Occasionally, the employee may be required to climb or balance.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.
Benefits
Work Year: School-Year
Range and Minimum Salary Grade:
  • Grade 13 - Not Highly Qualified (Not H.Q.)

$22.24 - $34.37 (Based on Experience)
  • Grade 14 - Highly Qualified (H.Q.)

$23.88 - $36.79 (Based on Experience)
About
The North Slope Borough School District is located at the "top of the world" in Northern Alaska.
Our communities are populated predominantly by the Iñupiat, and today, as in many thousands of years past, we live the Iñupiaq way. Having embraced modern amenities that make life easier, we continue to practice our hunting and sharing traditions and very much value the structure that those activities bring into our lives.
We are a welcoming and friendly people who believe strongly in the value of education. Our highly trained certified and classified staff are dedicated to serving the children of our communities. They work together to meet the unique needs of every student in the district.
Our students are fully immersed in preparing for tomorrow while honoring and perpetuating the priceless traditions and culture they have as a legacy from the past. Our children exude all the warmth and sunshine one could ever hope to find.
We are led by a visionary board. Their mission for our district calls for every child to become proficient in reading, writing and mathematics while gaining an understanding of and appreciation for the values, culture, history and language of the Iñupiat.

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