Library Assistant II Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Library Assistant

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out of 5 stars Montgomery, AL 36104 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. •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•Nature of Work The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide expert library support to librarians and branches throughout the library system. Library Assistant IIs are assigned to a specific branch or division such as Extension Services or Technical Services as their primary responsibility; however, they are also utilized to fill staff shortages throughout the library system.

Major work responsibilities may include:

performing collection maintenance activities; providing support to small libraries during staffing shortages; performing circulation duties; serving patrons and the public; maintaining facilities; and performing miscellaneous duties. Library Assistant IIs differ from Library Assistant Is in that they are expected to have a greater degree of knowledge as needed to fill in at branches with staff shortages or briefly manage a small branch in the absence of a librarian. Library Assistant IIs differ from Librarians in that Library Assistant IIs are not responsible for programming. Library Assistant IIs work under the supervision of a Librarian. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of full-time, technical library experience at the level of a library assistant which includes shelving and shifting books, assisting patrons with directions or general library services, checking books in and out, collecting fines and fees, cataloging, and using an automated library computer system.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. 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 the Montgomery 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. Complete 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. 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.

DRUG 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).

BACKGROUND 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.)