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LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

Posted: 05/21/2026

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

Salary

$15.95 - $23.58 Hourly

Location 

Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Reg Part-Time 15 to 19

Job Number

2026-00361

Department

Library

Division

Library Circulation 2

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/2/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

 

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT:  Loussac Library
HOURS OF WORK:  Hours vary; Monday through Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF WORK:  3600 Denali Street

These are regular, part-time positions working 18 hours per week.

Example of Duties

Pull materials from the Automated Handling bins, sort, and, shelve them in order. Check out and check in library materials to and from patrons. Shift materials as needed. Shelf read to ensure proper order. Assist public in use of automated handling and self-check machines. Register library patrons for library cards. Aid customers with the use of library website and catalog. Direct customers to the location of library materials. Maintain library order, straightening shelves, refilling displays, checking computers and other equipment.
Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers and the public; Treat everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness. Assist in Anchorage Public Library's (APL) diversity and inclusiveness efforts. Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) months of customer service experience (volunteer or paid).
 

Some duties require pushing, pulling and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Preferences:
  • Prefer applicants with previous library shelving experience
  • Prefer applicants with knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
 
Health / Medical Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Accounts
Retirement: 
  • State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
  • 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits: 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Leave Plan
  • 13 Paid Holidays

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