Part-Time On-Call Bilingual Circulation Assistant
Starting wage: $13.25/hour

The Aloha Community Library is a dynamic, nonprofit public library that provides a wide range of services. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to serve as On-Call Bilingual Circulation Assistant to help provide extra support and time off coverage for staff, and Spanish language services to our patrons.  Circulation Assistant duties include providing patron assistance at the service desk, online data entry, and check-in, check-out, and shelving of library materials.  Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish and English.  Refer to the position description for a comprehensive list of duties and qualifications.  This is a part-time on-call position at 5 to 15 hours per week. A five hour anchor shift is guaranteed each week. Applicants must also be available to work various shifts as needed, including evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice.

The position description and application are available at the library and online.  To be considered, please submit all of the items listed below to the Aloha Community Library Association, either by email to info@alohalibrary.org, mail at PO Box 6561, Aloha, OR 97007, or in person at 17455 SW Farmington Rd., Suite 26A, Aloha OR 97078:

• Application form
• Cover letter addressing the reasons for your interest in this position
• Resume including references

Applicants will be evaluated based on education, training, experience, and completeness of the application packet.  Finalists will be interviewed.  A pre-employment background check will be required before hire.  The Aloha Community Library Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Terri Palmer
Library Director
Phone:  503-259-0185
Email:  info@alohalibrary.org

The Aloha Community Library will be closed all day Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, and Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Turn over a new leaf this season! Here are some ways to help your library thrive:

Get your Aloha Community Library Hero capes ready! Giving Tuesday is almost here!

Calling all Aloha Community Library Heroes! You have a super power that you are using RIGHT NOW. Reading is one of the most mighty super powers, but it takes practice to master. You can read this because someone helped you discover your super power. On Giving Tuesday, December 3^rd, we want to raise $10,000 to fund the purchase of more books for all of our patrons to hone those powers – that’s 1/3 of this year’s budget for books and movies. All in ONE day. We can do it!

Need even more incentive to give? All donations made on Giving Tuesday will be matched by a generous donor, up to $5,000. Donations will be accepted in the library and online. If you are not able to make a donation on Giving Tuesday, please indicate on your check or online that your donation should be credited to our Giving Tuesday appeal. Thank you in advance!

More opportunities to help!

Calling all crafty folks! The Holiday Booktique returns this December! We are now collecting donations of small handcrafted items to sell in in our sale. We’re looking for a variety of items that can be priced reasonably for most folks – scarves, hats, stuffed animals, jewelry, decorations for the home, etc. 

• All items will be donations to the Aloha Community Library Association, with full sale proceeds benefitting library operations. This is not a consignment sale.
• Items will be displayed on a couple of tables in the library, so nothing too large. Check in with Terri if you have ideas you’d like to bounce around.
• All items should be unscented or sealed so that no scents can be smelled in the library, including homemade soaps. Apologies – we have lots of folks with allergies and sensitivities. Please contact Terri Palmer, volunteer@alohalibrary.org, with questions.

Fundraising event volunteers needed! Do you have experience planning a fundraising event? Would you like to share your skills and talents, or do you want to learn more about event planning? Join us! The ACLA is planning to hold a major fundraiser in April 2020. We need volunteers to help with planning the event, securing corporate donations, planning additional fundraising activities to incorporate at the event, such as a silent auction, and more. Please contact Terri Palmer, volunteer@alohalibrary.org, if you are interested in learning more. We will schedule planning meetings beginning in November.

Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm
Library Community Room

Join us to learn about our accomplishments, plans for the future, and how you can help us reach our goals!

• Meet the board of directors and staff leadership team
• Learn about the May 2020 library levy from a People for Libraries representative
• Hear highlights of our new three-year strategic plan

ACLA members are  those who have donated $20 or more in the past year, and those who have volunteered at least one hour in the past year.

Not a member but want to learn more? Please come!

Questions? Contact Terri Palmer, Library Director, at volunteer@alohalibrary.org.