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.

Job Information

DEPARTMENT:  Library
HOURS OF WORK:  Saturdays, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sundays, 12:45 to 5:15pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 8:00pm
LOCATION:  3600 Denali Street

Example of Duties

Assist patrons in finding and using library resources using print and electronic sources. Provide reference and readers' advisory services to youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Develop and review library communications to the public. Perform search strategies and bibliographic retrieval. Assist department with programs and projects as needed. Attend department meetings and required trainings. Communicate by email and phone. Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers, the public, and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness. Assist in APL's equity and inclusion efforts. Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team.  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 at least 3 years professional experience related to the position.