Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

DEPARTMENT:  Library
HOURS OF WORK: Temporary Hours Tuesday-Saturday 9:15am to 6:15pm.  Regular Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday 10:15am - 7:15pm; Thursday - Saturday 9:15am - 6:15pm
LOCATION:  120 Bragaw Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Plan, present, and evaluate programs for youth, birth to age 18.  Evaluate youth materials to maintain a diverse and relevant collection.  Assist patrons in finding and using library resources.  Instruct patrons on resources including the libraries downloadable and streaming services, databases, online catalog, print sources and computer and internet use.  Provide outreach to and develop partnerships with the community and the Anchorage School District.  Stay current on trends and best practices in library services for youth.  Oversee the branch operations in the Branch Manager's absence.  Establish and maintain effective relations with co-workers, the public and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect and fairness to build an environment of trust; contribute to a collaborative, committed and collegial work environment.  In addition to other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school 

OR 

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and (3) years professional experience related to the position.

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

• 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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