Job Description
Join Anchorage Public Library's dynamic team as a Senior Library Assistant and become a cornerstone of our community's knowledge ecosystem. This high-impact role offers exceptional compensation while preserving the cultural heritage of Alaska's largest city. You'll manage cutting-edge digital resources, lead innovative outreach programs, and mentor junior staff in a state-of-the-art facility with panoramic mountain views. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including professional development stipends and retirement matching. This is your opportunity to shape how Anchorage accesses information while advancing your career in library sciences.
Responsibilities
- Oversee digital archives and metadata management systems
- Develop and execute community engagement initiatives
- Train patrons on advanced research databases
- Coordinate interlibrary loan networks
- Supervise circulation desk operations
- Manage special collections preservation
- Lead technology literacy workshops
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field
- 3+ years library experience with supervisory roles
- Proficiency in ILS systems (e.g., Sierra, Evergreen)
- Alaska residency required
- Advanced reference services certification
- Experience with grant writing for cultural institutions
- Bilingual (English/Indigenous language) preferred
- Valid Alaska driver's license