Library Assistant - Reference - Part-time

div div /div /div div pThe Musser Public Library is hiring a Library Assistant - Reference. This position provides assistance to library patrons seeking information on a wide range of topics. This may include helping patrons locate and use library resources, answering questions, and providing guidance on research projects. The Library considers customer service for both internal and external customers to be a top priority for this position. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively with other departments in the library and the city. This position’s schedule is 20 hours per week, strongwhich includes some evenings and weekend shifts/strong./p pA bachelor's degree and related experience is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong research skills; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work individually or as a team; committed to customer service, and have solid computer skills. /p pStarting wage is $25.64/hour with benefits including IPERS and paid vacation time. Applications will be accepted until March 18, 2026. /p /div div div pbr / strongHiring Process/strongbr / For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process./p pFor non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions./p pIt is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  /p pThe CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled. /p /div /div