Librarian I or II Adult Services (Part-time)

The highly rated Lake Oswego Public Library is seeking a part-time Librarian I or II (20 hours a week) to join its team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for the Adult Services section, the individuals in these positions will work with colleagues to fulfill the Library’s mission.

The Ideal Candidate will be: 

• Compassionate. Possessing the ability to foster relationships and interact well with multiple work groups and diverse individuals, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public service.
• Energetic and creative. Excelling in creative problem solving and having an outstanding ability to prioritize and organize a variety of daily tasks. 
• Self-motivated. Driven to contribute to a high-functioning team through strong interpersonal skills. 
• Passionate about library services. Committed to the Library’s mission and genuinely enjoys connecting people with library services and resources.
• A forward-thinker. Innovative and not afraid to be bold and try new ideas. Prioritizes keeping up with current library trends.
• Bi-lingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean and English.

Examples of Duties:

• Performs materials selection/collection development duties for the general adult collection, including reviewing and evaluating materials and performing needs analysis to determine additions to collection.
• Performs reference and readers advisory duties including assisting patrons of all ages in the use of library collections through the reference interview and instruction in the use of library catalogs, indexes, and digital and print resources.
• Designs graphics to promote Library programs for adults.
• Conducts outreach to marginalized community groups and builds partnerships with community organizations to expand the access to library services. This includes helping to coordinate and staff bookmobile visits, leading tech help clinics, and delivering presentations on library services to community groups.
• Develops and coordinates programs, special events and displays on a variety of topics in collaboration with community partners.  
• Participates as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities.
• Assists with special projects and library research as assigned by the department manager.

This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).  

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a Master’s degree in Library Science, Educational Media, or an equivalent level of education and work experience. Candidates should have excellent organization, presentation and communication skills; the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard).

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us.

The selected candidate will fill one of the following positions based on qualifications

Hourly pay rate:

Librarian I - $27.40 - $34.98

Librarian II - $33.10 - $42.24

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, VEBA contribution, and TriMet Hop Pass.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 11, 2026