Library Associate I

Library Associate I

Application Deadline September 11, 2026

Status Part-Time, Non-exempt

Required Education High School Education or Equivalent

Compensation $15.72 - $23.59 (Hourly Rate)

Hours/Schedule 16.0 Hrs/Week  Monday - Thursday  5pm-9pm

At Vernon Area Public Library District (VAPLD), “All Are Welcome Here!”

We love our jobs. We love serving our community and being a gateway to exploring stories, developing programs and sharing smiles.  Every day, we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  Our endeavors aim to help support literacy, programs and underpin the needs of our community.  VAPLD is analyzing its commitment to the community and how it could be more service-savvy by supporting diverse perspectives, committing to environmentally sustainable behaviors and creating safe spaces.

VAPLD is looking for doers and thinkers, who are not afraid to cultivate relationships and support diverse perspectives.  We are looking for forward-thinking  team members who attack obstacles with a collaborative flair and an awesome spirit. Do you value helping people access information?  Do you love community service?  Are you a change agent?   If these questions describe you, then please read on!

Position Summary

The Library Associate I is responsible for assisting the public with the circulation and borrowing process, greeting patrons and providing directional assistance, and locating and shelving materials.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Greets patrons and maintains patron interaction statistics

• Works at the Checkout Desk and Drive-up Window

• Provides assistance with library cards, self-checkouts, library online services, and use of the Copy Center

• Handles patron inquiries, relays information, and responds to general questions from staff and the public

• Facilitates borrowing/return process of library materials

• Shelves library materials

• Assists with removing library materials from book returns

• Cleans, sorts, shelves and straightens library materials/equipment

• Checks library shelves to locate items and update item status accordingly

• Assists with room set-ups and breakdowns for library events

What You’ll Bring 

• One (1) year of customer service experience

• Service-oriented attitude with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public that further the goals and objectives of the library

• Ability to complete detailed work accurately, efficiently, and on time, with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Working knowledge of technology to include: Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications

• Adaptability to evolving technology

• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments to meet library needs

What’s In It For You?

• Diverse Work Environment

• Competitive Salary

• Annual Time Off:  Personal Time Off (PTO)

• Knowledgeable, High-Achieving, Experienced Staff

• Work-Life Balance

How To Apply

For full consideration, please submit a Resume & Cover Letter by Friday, September 11, 2026 via the VAPLD Career Center.

For additional questions, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@vapld.info

Equal Employment Opportunity

The library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, arrest record, protected order status, genetic information, or other non-job-related criteria in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.