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Library Assistant II - Technical Services (Part-time)
Lake Oswego, United States
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill a part-time position in our Technical Services division.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Energetic and creative. Excelling in creative problem solving and having an outstanding ability to prioritize and organize a variety of daily tasks.
- Compassionate. Possessing the ability to foster relationships and interact well with multiple work groups and diverse individuals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public service.
- Self-motivated. Possessing strong skills of self-direction and contributing to a high-functioning team through strong interpersonal skills.
- Tech savvy. Helping the library keep pace with emerging technologies.
- Bi-lingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean and English is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Physically prepare library materials for circulation, including non-traditional “Library of Things” items.
- Inventory and procure printed matter, supplies, replacement audiovisual materials or similar items.
- Assess and repair damaged books and AV materials.
- Assess and repair Library of Things items and packaging, including replacing missing and broken parts working in collaboration with selectors.
- Process library acquisitions. Input, send, receive and check in book and AV orders through automated acquisitions system. Catalog, link, and withdraw items.
- Create, maintain and use spreadsheets or other report formats of library collection-related lists or data. Communicate well with and provide support to other library departments as necessary.
- Provide task instruction and supervision to volunteers.
Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work well independently and within a team and the ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the general public. It’s important to have experience working with office equipment and the Microsoft Office suite. Experience working with scanning, image editing, and/or graphic design software is a plus. Strong candidates will have working knowledge of automated systems (such as Sirsi/Dynix ILS) as they apply to acquisitions and processing. Candidates will show keen attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, take on new projects, and work efficiently as the department evolves. Successful candidates will have library work experience, including technical services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.
Supplemental Information
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2025
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
503.635.0220
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill a part-time position in our Technical Services division.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Energetic and creative. Excelling in creative problem solving and having an outstanding ability to prioritize and organize a variety of daily tasks.
- Compassionate. Possessing the ability to foster relationships and interact well with multiple work groups and diverse individuals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public service.
- Self-motivated. Possessing strong skills of self-direction and contributing to a high-functioning team through strong interpersonal skills.
- Tech savvy. Helping the library keep pace with emerging technologies.
- Bi-lingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean and English is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Physically prepare library materials for circulation, including non-traditional “Library of Things” items.
- Inventory and procure printed matter, supplies, replacement audiovisual materials or similar items.
- Assess and repair damaged books and AV materials.
- Assess and repair Library of Things items and packaging, including replacing missing and broken parts working in collaboration with selectors.
- Process library acquisitions. Input, send, receive and check in book and AV orders through automated acquisitions system. Catalog, link, and withdraw items.
- Create, maintain and use spreadsheets or other report formats of library collection-related lists or data. Communicate well with and provide support to other library departments as necessary.
- Provide task instruction and supervision to volunteers.
Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work well independently and within a team and the ability to establish effective working relationships with associates and the general public. It’s important to have experience working with office equipment and the Microsoft Office suite. Experience working with scanning, image editing, and/or graphic design software is a plus. Strong candidates will have working knowledge of automated systems (such as Sirsi/Dynix ILS) as they apply to acquisitions and processing. Candidates will show keen attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, take on new projects, and work efficiently as the department evolves. Successful candidates will have library work experience, including technical services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.
Supplemental Information
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2025
BENEFIT SUMMARY – LOMEA members
The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Medical/Vision Insurance
City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
- Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.
- Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision
Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).
Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.
Dental Insurance
Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
- Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care
- Kaiser Permanente Dental
Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.
With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee’s for dental insurance.
Life Insurance
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
SAIF Corporation
You are provided workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:
- Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
- Employer contributions*
- contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.
Vesting: Employee IAP Account – immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution– 5 calendar years
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Uprise Health
The EAP offers 6 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)
HRA Veba
City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.
- Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.
Deferred Compensation Plan
MissinSquare Retirement
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Allegiance
Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.
Holidays
The following holidays are observed throughout the year:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.
In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years’ Eve.
Vacation
Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:
0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)
4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)
10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)
16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)
20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)
Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Sick Leave
At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.
Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
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