Library Assistant-; Circulation
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Administrative/Clerical
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Government
Location: Portland
City Of Tigard Job Post
At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job-specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
OUR VALUES Team Tigard are ambassadors of municipal services to the community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.
Of Duties
The Tigard's Public Library is currently recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant (32 hours per week) position in the Circulation division. The Tigard Public Library is a thriving, forward-thinking workplace that fosters lifelong learning and provides an array of programs and services to encourage the development of well-rounded citizens. An ideal candidate for this position has a passion for working with the public, is a skilled communicator, thoughtful, attentive to detail, and is seeking a fast paced and active working environment.
Please review the Library Assistant classification for detailed information.
- Provides library focused customer service to patrons in-person and over the phone.
- Serves at the circulation desk; checks library materials in and out; issues library cards;
Assists patrons with self-check machines. - Physically retrieves and puts away (shelving) library materials.
Education and Experience :
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma AND
- One (1) year of experience in library services.
Union Representation: SEIU
Schedule:
Sunday 9:45-6:15, Wednesday 11:45-8:15, Friday 9:45-6:15, Saturday 9:45-6:15
How to apply
: apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division by closing time/date. IMPORTANT (Please read) In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
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