Employment Opportunities - Legislative Reference Library
Senior Library Assistant, 75% time
Position Description:
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library is looking for a friendly and detail-oriented person to manage the circulation functions of the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library,
to support maintenance of the Library’s catalog, staffing the circulation desk in a professional and politically neutral manner, assist patrons with legislative history research, assist
with processing print and electronic documents and provide general support for the programs and services of the Library
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Approachable and accessible public service demeanor
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity with the legislative process
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- At least one year of previous library experience
- Basic understanding of the construction of library catalog records
- Curiosity, flexibility, and persistence in pursuing information
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, and make appropriate decisions
- Grace under pressure, and the ability to prioritize quickly in busy situations
- Detail oriented
- Basic HTML knowledge
To read the full job description, see: https://www.lrl.mn.gov/pdf/SeniorLibraryAssistant.pdf.
Salary and Benefits: A minimum starting salary of $39,820 per year for 75% time.
(The salary range is $39,820 to $71,401 for 75% time; the hiring range is typically between $39,820-$47,715 for 75% time.)
Excellent State of Minnesota benefits package. For benefit information visit https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/.
Application Deadline: August 26, 2025
To Apply: Submit resume and letter as attachments to: jobs@lrl.mn.gov.
The Legislative Reference Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Legislative Reference Library participates in the federal E-Verify program.
See Legislative Employment Opportunities for other opportunities.
The Legislative Reference Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, familial status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, status regarding public assistance, protected veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our hiring or employment practices and comply with all applicable state and federal disability laws and regulations issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA and under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), chapter 363A. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Legislative Reference Library at jobs@lrl.mn.gov or 651-296-8338.
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