On-Call Library Aide (Oak Lodge & Gladstone Libraries)

DTD / Business & Community Services
$17.07 - $20.80 Hourly/DOE

Clackamas County’s Oak Lodge & Gladstone Libraries are searching for motivated, organized, detail-oriented people to work as library support staff in on-call positions.

With guidance and supervision from senior staff, selected candidates will sort, move/shelve, and organize library books and materials and ensure library shelves, facilities and/or equipment are kept clean and orderly.

Role and Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Sorts, stages, organizes, moves, and shelves or packs library books and materials quickly and accurately, manually arranges materials according to prescribed shelving, filing or organizational system; within public library, checks items into library workflow software; within materials handling facility, scans items into automated materials handling (AMH) system.
• Monitors condition and appearance of materials; identifies excessive wear or other damage; performs minor repair and/or routes for maintenance and repair.
• Assists in keeping library shelves. Facilities and/or equipment clean and orderly; picks up and returns materials to appropriate locations.
• Opens library and launches library software; runs basic reports to retrieve workflow assignments
• Performs shelf reading and shifting and straightening of materials on shelves to ensure correct location/order of materials and attractive appearance of the collection
• Searches, locates and retrieves materials places on hold and as requested for patrons or others libraries; locates items that have been misfiled or misplaced.
• Provides directional assistance to library patrons; provides referral to appropriate staff.

Working Conditions

Duties require continuous walking/moving, standing for extended periods, frequent squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching forward and overhead, fine motor control, and the ability to lift 35 pounds, lift and carry 20 pounds, overhead reach 5 pounds, and push/pull 20 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to dust and odors/fumes including strong perfumes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of filing alphabetically and numerically
• Familiarity with basic computer operations
• Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous library or office experience

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must successfully pass a criminal history check, which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer physical assessment. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with state and federal legislation.
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also posses and maintain and acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Hours and Duration

These positions are year-round, with evening and/or weekend availability a must. Shifts vary, typically 5-6 hours in duration, starting as early as 8:00 AM and ending as late as 7:15 PM.

How to Apply

Please email the Clackamas County Temporary Application to Renee Orr at rorr@clackamas.us.  The email should include “ATTN: On-Call Library Aide” in the subject line.  
Applications must be received by the date listed below for immediate consideration. 
Positions will be open until filled. First application review date will be  Tuesday, August. 12, 2025.