Library Assistant (Western Libraries) – 20 hrs/week

Salary: $19.98 - $29.98 Hourly
Location : Waconia Library, MN
Job Type: Part-time 20 hrs per week
Job Number: 03053-2
Division: Public Services
Department: Library Services-Western
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: 5/7/2026 4:30 PM Central

JOB SUMMARY

Carver County is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to work in our Western branches. The Library Assistant is responsible for providing customer service to patrons while performing a variety of duties associated with the delivery and operation of library services.

The Western Libraries include the Waconia, Watertown, and Norwood-Young America branches.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in and implements customer services responsibilities associated with the circulation desk, including but not limited to, registering library cards, checking in and out library materials, handling fines and fees, processing problem check-ins and directing patrons in the use of library services and materials.
• Performs all duties associated with library material handling and distribution.
• Instruct and assist customers in the use of the online catalog and other library electronic equipment and machines including fax, copiers, computers, printers, and self check-out machines.
• Process fines and fees and handle money and credit card transactions including reconciling cash reports and making bank deposits.
• Perform opening and closing library duties and prepare the library for public use.
• Process incoming and outgoing library materials from all local and regional libraries, including Interlibrary Loan materials and Express Library locations.
• Process new and withdraw old issues of magazines and newspapers.
• Prepare new and mend materials for circulation by adding plastic jackets, labeling, inventorying, stamping and barcoding materials
• Assists in shelving materials and maintaining the appearance and order of the library.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED and one year related work experience in a customer service field, preferably library experience or face-to-face customer service.
and
• Valid driver's license or evidence of mobility.
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional work experience do you have with high volume face-to face customer service interactions?

• None, less than 1 year
• 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

03

Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?

• Yes
• No

04

In the last five (5) years, have you worked in a library in a face-to-face customer service position?

• Yes
• No

05

If you indicated experience in Question 4, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
06

If you indicated library experience above, in which type of library did you work? Select all that apply:

• Public Library
• Academic/College Library
• School Media Center
• None of the above

07

In the last five (5) years, do you have experience in a retail or other public-facing customer service environment, outside of library work?

• Yes
• No

08

If you indicated that you have retail or public-facing customer service experience, please describe it in the box below. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
09

How many years of paid work experience do you have performing detailed tasks using a computer software program?

• None
• Some, less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

10

If you indicated that you have paid work experience performing detailed tasks using a computer software program, please describe that experience below. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A.
11

Do you have experience using library-specific software such as WorkFlows, Sierra, Millennium, or Horizon? (This does not include the card catalog or library database when using as a customer.)

• Yes
• No

12

If you indicated that you have experience using library-specific software, please list the software types below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
13

In the last five (5) years, do you have work experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking work environment?

• Yes
• No

14

If you indicated that you have work experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking work environment, please describe that experience below.
15

Select your availability to work the following shifts. Select all that apply:

• Weekday day hours
• Weekday evening hours
• Saturday hours

Required Question