Reference Librarian Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.98 - $29.98 Hourly
Location : Chanhassen Library, MN
Job Type: AFSCME Part-Time (<35 hrs per week)
Job Number: 03171
Division: Public Services
Department: Library Services-Chanhassen/Victoria
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
As an integral part of the front-line service team, the Library Assistant is responsible for providing customer service to patrons while performing a variety of duties associated with the delivery and operation of library services. This entry-level role performs routine support to maintain the organization, functionality, and appearance of the library. Hours for the library are Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, and Sunday 1pm - 5pm. This position is scheduled to work days, evenings, and rotating weekends.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in and implements customer services responsibilities associated with the circulation desk, including but not limited to, registering library cards, checking in and out library materials, handling fees, processing problem check-ins and directing patrons in the use of library services, technology and materials.
• Performs all duties associated with library material handling and distribution.
• Processes cash and credit card transactions, financial reporting, and bank deposits.
• Performs opening and closing library duties and prepare the library for public use.
• Processes all incoming and outgoing Interlibrary Loan materials for local and regional libraries.
• Processes new and withdraw old issues of magazines and newspapers.
• Processes and receives new materials.
• Assist in the physical preparation of new materials for the library collection by unpacking new materials, affixing labels, stamping, covering dust jackets, and packaging audio-visual materials. Likewise, repair damaged materials, and process withdrawn materials in the library collection.
• Mediates meeting room reservations.
• Sort library materials in preparation for shelving or filing, retrieving and checking in books from book drop and automated materials handling system. Check condition of each item for damage. Shelve or file books, periodicals, and other library materials.
• Ensure the orderly appearance of the library by shelf reading to maintain proper location; straighten books that have been shifted during shelving process.
• Check in library materials and retrieve items from paging and other library lists.
• Straighten library; clear tables; put furniture in place; assist with library equipment.
• Prepare library materials, as directed, for delivery to other library system branches or metro-area libraries.
• Process and handle materials for the Express Library Services.
• Participate in on-going environmental scan of library to ensure a safe and friendly physical environment.
• Collects and sorts daily mail.
• Instructs and assists customers in the use of the online catalog and other library electronic equipment and machines including fax, copiers, computers, printers, and self-check-out machines.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED and one year related work experience in a customer service field, preferably library experience or face-to-face customer service.
AND
• Valid driver's license or evidence of mobility.
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.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of professional work experience do you have with high volume face-to face customer service interactions?

• None/Less than 1 year
• 1 year, less than 3 years
• 3 years, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

03
Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?

• Yes
• No

04
In the last five (5) years, have you worked in a public library or in another face-to-face customer service position?

• Yes
• No

05
If you indicated experience in Question 4, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
06
If you indicated library experience, in what capacity did you work? Select all that apply:

• Shelver or equivalent title
• Circulation
• Librarian
• None of the above/I don't have this experience

07
In the last five (5) years, do you have experience in a retail or other public-facing customer service environment, outside of library work?

• Yes
• No

08
If you indicated that you have retail or public-facing customer service experience, please describe it in the box below. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
09
How many years of paid work experience do you have performing detailed tasks including using computer software programs?

• None
• Some, less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

10
If you indicated that you have paid work experience performing detailed tasks including computer software programs, please describe that experience below. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A
11
Do you have experience using library-specific software such as Sierra, Millennium, Horizon, or Symphony? (This does not include the card catalog or library database when used as a customer.)

• Yes
• No

12
If you indicated that you have experience using library-specific software, please list the software types below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
13
In the last five (5) years, do you have work experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking work environment, outside of library work?

• Yes
• No

14
If you indicated that you have work experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking work environment, please describe that experience below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
Required Question