Job Description
Join Anchorage's premier library system as a Senior Library Assistant and elevate your career in information services. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage complex patron interactions, curate specialized collections, and drive digital literacy initiatives in Alaska's largest metropolitan library. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape community knowledge access.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily circulation operations and advanced reference services for diverse patron demographics
- Curate and maintain specialized collections including Alaskan history archives and digital repositories
- Lead technology training sessions for patrons on digital resources and research databases
- Coordinate interlibrary loan systems and manage vendor relationships for acquisitions
- Develop community outreach programs targeting underserved populations
- Maintain cataloging standards and implement metadata management protocols
- Mentor junior staff and supervise student volunteers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 3 years progressive library experience with demonstrated technical proficiency
- Expertise in integrated library systems (ILS) and digital resource management
- Advanced knowledge of cataloging standards (MARC, RDA) and metadata schemas
- Proven ability to deliver complex reference services and research assistance
- Experience with grant writing and program development for library initiatives
- Strong bilingual skills (English/Indigenous language) highly desirable
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and navigate multi-story library facilities