Library Associate

Performs paraprofessional library work in providing reference, information, and material loan services to customers. Performs other related duties as required.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT OPENING:
The current full-time opening requires working a variety of eight hour work shifts including days, weekends, and nights. Please note the Library schedule and hours of operation.

Monday – Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday – Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To be considered for a part-time Library Associate position, you must fill out the application for the part-time position as well.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Library Associate Job Description.

REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree; or two years of college (60 semester credits) and two years of reference and referral library services experience plus two courses in library-related classes; or a Certificate in Urban Library Services or equivalent certification and one-year of library services experience.

Some of the positions in this classification will be required to read, write, and speak fluently in a language other than English, as designated in the job announcement.

BY CLOSING DATE, YOU MUST:
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Upload the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

A legible copy of your proof of education (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and

A legible copy of your resume (optional), and

A legible copy of your proof of your certifications (certificates, if applicable to meet minimum requirements).

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:
Assessment: Training and Experience

The assessment for this position is the Supplemental Questionnaire within the application in which you are asked to describe your education, training, and experience in areas related to this position.

Step 1: Be sure to provide complete and detailed information regarding your education, experience and training in the listed areas. This information is subject to verification from current/former employers. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Step 2: Subject Matter experts will evaluate your answers to the questions. You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the evaluation and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status.

Please note:
Your resume and application are not part of the assessment . Do not write “see resume” as you are answering the supplemental questions. The person(s) evaluating your supplemental questionnaire does not have access to your resume and will only know the information about you that you document in these questions.

Your answers may be drafted in a word processing program and copied into the appropriate question text box. You should periodically save your work in progress to avoid losing information, if you are timed out of the system.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible lists created from Open Job Posting: This job posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Non-promotional eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately one year. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. If and when there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.

Final Selection Process: A Hiring Manager will consider applicants placed on the list of eligible candidates. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Condition of Employment: This position will require a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Human Resources Contact Information :
Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506

200 City Hall Annex

25 West Fourth Street

Saint Paul, MN 55102

Fax: 651-266-6490

E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov

To refer back to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.

Veteran’s Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Veteran’s Preference for Promotional/Internal Candidates: If you are a disabled veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statutes 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 and confirmation from the Veterans Administration of a permanent service-connected disability rated at fifty percent (50%) or more preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer