9 Library Assistants jobs in Oregon City

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see

Are you a proactive individual who excels in communication and sales, loves people, loves books, and loves libraries? The team behind our storied brand Thorndike Press is currently seeking an enthusiastic Library Sales Consultant to join us at Cengage. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling our large print book editions to customers in the Public Library market. Your exceptional communication and sales skills will play a vital role in establishing strong customer relationships and recognizing sales opportunities. Occasional travel is required for team meetings and events.

What you'll do here:

• Engage with our public library customers to meet or exceed your sales targets

• Identify and prospect potential new library customers within your territory

• Conduct outbound sales calls and emails to potential and current customers

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline

• Prospect, present, propose, and close sales of our large print lists

Skills you will need here:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred); equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Proven experience in inside sales or a related customer-facing role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent presentation and closing skills

• Proactive and dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes

• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships

• Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience working with or in public libraries, knowledge of the publishing industry and experience with large print books is a plus

Thorndike Press is the top tier English language imprint of large print editions for libraries and well-known to librarians across country. Large print is for everyone, from grown-ups who want a more comfortable reading experience to young readers developing their confidence and comprehension skills. We offer everything from bestsellers and bestselling authors to award-winning literary fiction in our high-quality accessible format.

The Thorndike brand is a part of Cengage Group, which also includes leading brand names such as National Geographic Learning, Gale, Infosec, ed2go, readytohire, Milady, and Nelson.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at or at +1 ( .

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here ( to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$21.00 - $25.00 USD

Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address.

• Connect customers with library products, services, materials and events. Answer and resolve questions about services and accounts, and provide information, directions, referrals, and routine reference and readers' advisory.
• Assist with service delivery of routine library functions on location and offsite, including assignment to locations or programs that focus on services to specific audiences.
• Use automated library systems to fulfill requests from customers. Check materials in/out, retrieve, sort and transfer materials to other libraries.
• Assess, collect, calculate, record, and reconcile fines and fees following standard library protocols and procedures.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks such as: maintain supplies and inventory; prepare outgoing mail and packages; process and distribute mail and other deliveries; and facilitate bookings of public meeting rooms.
• Provide technical direction to support the work of volunteers.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of programs, events and activities under the direction of a Library Assistant II or Librarian.
• Assist with maintenance of library materials and other resources.
• Participate in work groups, project teams, task forces and committees as assigned.
• Collect and prepare data for reports, statistical materials, or other records as needed.
• Assist with opening or closing tasks.
• Act as a resource, provide guidance, and assist with training of other staff and volunteers.
• Follow and report issues or concerns following established library practices and procedures regarding general aspects of maintenance, appearance, customer behaviors, safety and security.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment, WiFi and software.
• Perform all work of lower library classifications as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Knowledge of modern office/library environments, practices, tools, techniques, principles and technologies.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, and office/library systems, equipment, and software.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Effective problem solving, decision-making, and adaptability to handle diverse and competing demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all formats with diverse customers, employees, contractors, other agencies, public officials, the general public, and volunteers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to follow and apply City and department practices, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to develop and maintain safe work habits and follow all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• One year of customer service experience
• Or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.

• Prior experience in a library environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at:

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• A satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training to perform the duties listed.

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Law Library Circulation Desk (Lara Elliott)

5420 Non Work Study, Boley Library - Law

2025-08-11

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Law Library Circulation Desk Assistants are essential members of the Circulation and Resource Sharing team. Our student staff help to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere by greeting everyone who enters the Law Library and by providing helpful friendly service to every patron who approaches the desk.

• Resume, uploaded

• Cover letter that includes Fall 2025 availability, uploaded.

• Currently enrolled Lewis & Clark student in good standing and/or enrolled for Fall 2025

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, including during reading and final exams periods.

The Law Library Circulation Desk Assistant is responsible for opening and closing the Law Library, assisting with the operations of the Circulation Desk and maintaining the integrity of the Law Library collection.

Specific duties include:

• Opening and closing the Law Library

• Greeting visitors as they enter and exit the library

• Checking materials in and out

• Communicating with patrons about library policies and procedures

• Answering general informational questions from patrons, both inperson and over the telephone

• Referring patron questions to a supervisor or Reference Librarians as appropriate

• Collecting and recording patron fines and fees

• Re-shelving materials and shelf reading

• Assisting staff with set up and tear down of library displays

• Scanning, copying, and performing other resource sharing activities as necessary

• Assisting patrons with use of the copier, scanner, microform reader, and online catalog

• Collecting and distributing campus mail

• Pick up and delivery of interlibrary loan materials to/from Watzek Library (select shifts only)

• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

• Work hours are variable and dependent on a student's class schedule. Shifts are available in 3+ hour increments from 7:45 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Fridays; 9:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturdays; 9:45 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Sundays during the academic year. Available shifts during Summer Sessions I and II, Interim, Holidays, Reading and Final Exams periods will vary.

• At the time of hiring, we are in need of coverage for the following shifts: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-3pm, Wednesdays from 7:45-12pm, Fridays from 7:45-12pm, Saturdays from 2pm-7pm, and coverage of other shifts throughout the semester (subject to change).

• $16.30/hr

• No Work Study Requirement

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility To Work In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.

Libraries are the living rooms of the community. The ideal candidate understands that the library provides much more than books and that libraries are busy, vibrant community hubs connecting users with information and services. Do you have exemplary Library, Clerk, Customer Service, Retail, Skills, Materials, Information

The Tigard's Public Library is currently recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant (20 hours per week) position in the Circulation division. The Tigard Public Library is a thriving, forward-thinking workplace that fosters lifelong learning and provides an array of programs and services to encourage the development of well-rounded citizens. An ideal candidate for this position has a passion for working with the public, is a skilled communicator, thoughtful, attentive to detail, and is seeking a fast paced and active working environment. Please review the Library Assistant classification for detailed information.

Examples of Duties:

• Provides library focused customer service to patrons in-person and over the phone.
• Serves at the circulation desk; checks library materials in and out; issues library cards; Assists patrons with self-check machines.
• Physically retrieves and puts away (shelving) library materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma AND
• One (1) year of experience in library services.

Supplemental Information:

Union Representation: SEIU Schedule: The schedule is to be determined, however, one evening and one weekend day each week will likely be required. This is a 20 hour per week position.

How to apply:

Apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division by closing time/date. IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience. ATTENTION VETERANS: Please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

• Choice of health and dental plans
• Generous retirement plan
• City-paid HRA-VEBA
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays plus 20 additional hours of floating holiday time
• Life and disability insurance
• Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), OPEU Local 503. Click here for more detailed benefits information.

Required Question Employer City of Tigard Address 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223

The Tigard's Public Library is currently recruiting for a part-time Library Assistant (20 hours per week) position in the Circulation division. The Tigard Public Library is a thriving, forward-thinking workplace that fosters lifelong learning and pro Library, Assistant, Education