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Folger

$68K - $72K/yr

The Folger Shakespeare Library knows that an exceptional staff is the backbone of any great organization. We hire exceptionally qualified individuals who are committed to the mission, vision, and ...

Valdez City Schools

Substitute

Valdez, AK · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Whether covering classroom instruction, library support, paraprofessional special education assistance, food service, custodial duties, or administrative roles, your presence ensures that students ...

Valdez City Schools

Substitute

Valdez, AK · On-site

$18/hr

Whether covering classroom instruction, library support, paraprofessional special education assistance, food service, custodial duties, or administrative roles, your presence ensures that students ...

Valdez City Schools

Substitute

Valdez, AK · On-site

$185/hr

Whether covering classroom instruction, library support, paraprofessional special education assistance, food service, custodial duties, or administrative roles, your presence ensures that students ...

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How much do library job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for library job in Alaska is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.69 and $18.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by library staff, and how can they be addressed?

Library staff often navigate challenges such as balancing multiple service requests, adapting to new technologies, and addressing diverse patron needs. Effective time management and continuous professional development help staff stay organized and current with digital resources. Collaborating closely with colleagues and leveraging training opportunities can also improve problem-solving and customer service skills, leading to a more supportive and efficient work environment.

What is the difference between Library Job vs Archivist?

AspectLibrary JobArchivist
Required CredentialsLibrary degree or relevant certificationArchival certification or master's in library science with archival focus
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special librariesArchives, museums, or historical institutions
Employer & Industry UsageLibraries, educational institutions, public sectorsHistorical societies, museums, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both Library Jobs and Archivist roles involve managing information resources, Library Jobs focus on providing access to books, media, and digital collections in library settings. Archivists specialize in preserving and organizing historical records and documents. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in their focus and work environment.

What are library jobs?

Library jobs refer to a variety of roles within libraries, including positions such as librarians, library assistants, technicians, archivists, and more. These professionals are responsible for organizing and managing library resources, assisting patrons with information needs, maintaining collections, and supporting educational or community activities. Library jobs can be found in public, academic, school, and special libraries, and may require different levels of education or specialized training depending on the position.

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

To excel in a library job, you typically need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in library science or related studies, often supported by a degree or certification. Familiarity with library management systems (e.g., Koha, Sierra), digital cataloging tools, and information databases is essential. Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills help library staff assist patrons and work collaboratively with colleagues. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient library operations, ensuring accurate information retrieval, and fostering a welcoming environment for the community.
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KAK Part-Time Library Paraprofessional SY

KAK Part-Time Library Paraprofessional SY

North Slope Borough School District

Kaktovik, AK • On-site

$25.79 - $39.73/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 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:
  • Ability to present a lesson.
  • Experience working with office machines.
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist in assessing and meeting the needs of students and faculty for information.
  • Assist the librarian in the development of programs to stimulate students' interests in reading and the use of resources.
  • Assist in organizing books, films, tapes, records, and other material and equipment.
  • Review records to compile lists of overdue materials and notify students and faculty to arrange for their return.
  • Assist the librarian in instructional and supportive services.
  • Instruct small groups.
  • Tutor students one-on-one.
  • Assist in library/classroom management.
  • Conduct parent involvement activities.
  • Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members.
  • Assist students in the lunchroom, library, gym, pool, and locker room areas as needed.
  • Prepare instructional material and supplies for use in the library.
  • Supervision of students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, etc as assigned.
  • Report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior immediately.
  • Operate all library and office equipment.
  • Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
  • Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of the District.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities 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.)

$24.02 - $37.12 (Based on Experience)
  • Grade 14 - Highly Qualified (H.Q.)

$25.79 - $39.73 (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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