Library Associate

This full-time service position will perform customer service, programming, outreach, and collection development work in the youth services department.

General Information

• Application Deadline: December 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Anticipated Start Date: January 6, 2025
• Status: Full Time
• Wage Range: $25.84 to $34.45 per hour, non-exempt. Starting wage is dependent on  experience relevant to this position.

Job Duties

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct service to customers; including reference, reader’s advisory, and interlibrary loan service; instruction in the use of equipment, the online catalog, and other online systems; and assistance in locating materials within the building.
• Assists with managing collections; including making title suggestions for new materials, serials, weeding.
• Assists with cataloging/inventory of library materials.
• Maintains acquisitions records and holdings.
• Provides back-up technology support.
• Assists with maintaining website, calendar, new material carousel, and announcement monitor.
• Assists with training new employees.
• Assists with shelf reading.
• Assists with planning and implementing age-specific Library programming.
• Assists with compiling and preparing reports.
• Assists with marketing and outreach to the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum: Four-year Bachelor’s degree in children’s literature, library media, education, or related field; and two years of library, customer service, education, or related experience

Desired: Five years of library, customer service, working with youth or related experience

Required Application Documents

• City of Winona employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume’
• Veterans only: Veteran’s preference form and member copy four of the DD214, or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested on the form. Points will only be awarded if documentation is submitted.

Learn More and Apply

Use the Apply button to be redirected to the City of Winona website jobs page for more information and to apply.

• Learn more about working for the City of Winona and view a full list of benefits offered.
• To apply, complete the online job application and submit required documents.

Questions may be directed to Human Resources at hr@ci.winona.mn.us, 507-457-8234, or 207 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN 55987.

If you have previously applied for a position with the City of Winona, you will need to complete a new application for the position you are now applying for.

The City of Winona is an equal opportunity employer. The City considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.