Salary: $36.24 - $53.72 Hourly
Location : Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Department: Library
Division: Library Adult Services
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: LibraryHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PMLOCATION: 3600 Denali Street
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

This position leads Adult Services for the Anchorage Public Library (APL) by setting direction for adult programming, events, outreach, and services at Loussac Library that advance APL's mission and meet community needs. Manages Adult Services staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating employees and establishing effective workflows and performance standards. Oversees division reporting and budgets. Ensures consistent application of policies and procedures; effectively communicates with respect, tact, and courtesy to resolve patron and personnel issues. The role drives division planning, policy development, and system-wide collaboration, solving complex service, staffing, and operational challenges with clear communication and sound judgment. Across all duties, it fosters a welcoming, high-performing environment for patrons and staff, maintains strong awareness of trends and best practices, represents the library in the community, and supports efficient, forward-looking library operations. Serves on the leadership team to develop and implement system-wide policies, training, and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school and two (2) years of professional library experience, one (1) year of which is at the supervisory level with some experience in budget preparation.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
Additional Important Information

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The Government Jobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the Government Jobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two years of professional library experience, one year of which being at the supervisory level with some experience in budget preparation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question