Job Details
Library Public Services Assistant (Part-Time)
2025-11-12 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham,OR
Description:
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with integrated library software such as ExLibris Alma/Primo, Horizon, SirsiDynix, Millennium, OCLC, Ariel, or CLIO.
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions:
This is a physically challenging position. Work requires constant standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching over shoulders, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling of heavily loaded book trucks up to 50 pounds, repetitive hand and wrist motions. Eyestrain may occur during frequent use of computer monitor. Occasional exposure to difficult or potentially dangerous situations and/or customers especially when working as the in-charge person on evenings and weekends.
Salary Placement
Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, and is based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
About our Benefits
Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Sick Leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Tuition Based classes. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit
01
Do you have an Associates degree?
02
Do you have one (1) year of library public service experience?
03
Do you have familiarity with computers and basic office equipment hardware and software?
04
Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the library?
Required Question
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Gresham Campus, OR
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 2025-00036
Division: Instruction
Department: Library, AVID, and Learning Success Center
Opening Date: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: 11/23/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
For best consideration, please submit application materials by November 23, 2025.
Schedule:
Tuesday:9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday:4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday:9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Job Summary:
Facilitates the operations of the Library Public Services desk. Provides customer service and technical support, assists in holds preparation, and collaborates with staff in organizing and directing the activities of student employees. Oversees library operations during some evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties:
- Assists in the development, training, and coordination of Federal Work Study student employees.
- Performs all duties necessary to open, close, and secure the library.
- Provides extensive coverage of the Public Services desk.
- Produces and distributes holds and interlibrary loans.
- Performs daily check-in, processing, and filing of the circulating and course reserve collections.
- Assists in maintaining and editing training materials for staff and students.
- Assists library staff with special projects.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patron records and other personal information related to areas of responsibility.
- May attend professional meetings, workshops or classes in areas of responsibility.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree
- One (1) year of library public service experience
- Familiarity with computers and basic office equipment hardware and software.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the library
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with integrated library software such as ExLibris Alma/Primo, Horizon, SirsiDynix, Millennium, OCLC, Ariel, or CLIO.
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions:
This is a physically challenging position. Work requires constant standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching over shoulders, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling of heavily loaded book trucks up to 50 pounds, repetitive hand and wrist motions. Eyestrain may occur during frequent use of computer monitor. Occasional exposure to difficult or potentially dangerous situations and/or customers especially when working as the in-charge person on evenings and weekends.
Salary Placement
Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, and is based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
About our Benefits
Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Sick Leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Tuition Based classes. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit
01
Do you have an Associates degree?
- Yes
- No
- I believe I have a combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
02
Do you have one (1) year of library public service experience?
- Yes
- No
- I believe I have a combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
03
Do you have familiarity with computers and basic office equipment hardware and software?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the library?
- Yes
- No
Required Question