# Assistant Librarian Talkeetna — Mat-Su Borough — Community Development · Alaska Jobs

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# Assistant Librarian Talkeetna

Mat-Su Borough — Community Development

- **Location** — Talkeetna, AK
- **Salary** — $27.97 - $30.28 Hourly
- **Type** — Regular Full
- **Timing** — Year-round
- **Posted** — 2026-07-23
- **Source** — Mat-Su Borough (synced)

Job Summary

This position provides assistance for the day-to-day operations, programs and services of a public library in the Borough library system.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

I1 - I5 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in a course of study directly related to the occupational field. High School diploma or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or experience which provides the expertise required to perform effectively the functions of the position may substitute for the Associate degree on a year-for-year basis.

One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Preferred experience includes: library experience and/or customer service experience. The ideal candidate should have good people skills and be familiar with common business machines and computer operations. Familiarity with developing and leading programs for toddlers, preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and/or adults is a plus.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and physical.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists patrons with circulation and reference requests; checks materials in and out; places holds on materials; collects monies for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items; issues library cards; assists patrons in locating materials in the collection.

Processes inter-library loan requests; receives and processes items; prepares returned items for shipment.

Provides assistance to patrons in the use of library technology; assists patrons in the use of computerized databases.

Receives and catalogs new materials; completes holding records; appends barcodes, spine labels, identification stamps, and protective covers,

Mends books.

Sorts donations; selects items for addition to the library collection or for sale or disposal.

Researches, plans and implements library programs for children, youth and adults; coordinates publicity for programs.

Recruits, trains and oversees the work of volunteers.

Opens and closes the library.

Issues Borough and State of Alaska permits as requested.

Gathers and compiles information for monthly and quarterly reports.

Oversees the operations of the Library in the absence of the Librarian.

Performs light custodial duties.

Performs related duties.

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