Library Assistant

Albany Public Library -
Albany, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$20.41 an hour
20 hours ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Library event programming
In-person customer service
Driving
Special events experience
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Classification: Library Assistant
Location: APL Community Engagement Department
Report To: Head of Community Engagement
Updated: July 15, 2026

EXTERNAL POSTING
General Statement:
Looking for an energetic and outgoing person to join the Community Engagement Department and work with the Head of
Community Engagement to coordinate outreach activities with community organizations in and around Albany to inform
people about library services and programs. Assists with volunteer, intern, and workforce recruitment efforts as presented
in the APL Strategic Plan. Library employees may be assigned other duties in addition to direct public service.

Job Duties:

Performs outreach at schools, community agencies and events.
Promotes use of library materials and services
Maintains volunteer and intern records
Planning and conducting programs under the supervision of higher-level staff in the department
Providing instruction to the public in the use of library resources and other tasks of a similar nature
Possesses excellent computer skills including creation of spreadsheets, to aid in tracking volunteers and interns
Prepares presentations to orient and educate volunteers and interns to APL services and procedures
Assist in the planning and implementation of training and outreach both on site and in the community
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to perform both independently and as a team member
Aptitude for planning and conducting programming
Demonstrates the ability to act with tact and courtesy while interacting with the community and staff.
Possess energetic approach to outreach at community organizations
Demonstrates enthusiasm and courtesy in communication with public and staff
Possess basic computer skills
Working knowledge of general library operations
Familiarity with current book trends, library technologies, popular culture, and community information resources
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Flexibility in work schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s
Degree; OR

B. At least 60 credit hours of college coursework.
C. Internal candidates must be reachable on the Library Assistant canvas list or already appointed in the

classification to apply.

Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening, and weekend hours up to 28 hours per week is required.
Scheduled hours will include some weekends and weeknights due to the nature of community events and meetings. This
position may include spending a good part of the day out of the office and driving and lifting/transporting materials.

Supervisor: Head of Community Outreach

Salary: $20.41/hr or current salary

Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses to:

Human Resources
[email protected]

Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its
organization.

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