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Job Title: Library Associate, Adult Services

Job Location: Freeland Library

Pay Rate: $29.45 - $40.34 hourly

Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description

The full-time Library Associate in the Freeland Library will collaborate with the Library Manager to plan, host, or present programs for adults. They will also support system-wide Adult Services initiatives, as well as in-building general reference and circulation services. In addition, the Library Associate will provide instruction to library patrons to help them access library services using electronic devices. The Library Associate may also be the designated person in charge in the absence of other supervisory staff or the Library Manager. The work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday and may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. The successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs. Excellent customer service and support of equity, diversity and inclusion are highly valued qualifications. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

1. Provide general, basic reference and information service by: assisting customers in the use of library facilities, equipment, resources, and services. Refer complex readers' advisory and reference questions to a Librarian or appropriate staff member.
2. Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
3. Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
4. Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
5. Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the use of public computers, catalog and reference computers, Internet, and devices.
6. Assist customers in resolving technical problems or issues. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment utilized in a community library.
7. Perform collection maintenance activities through the use of reports and data, to include weeding the collection for condition as well as reallocation of library materials.
8. Perform other library support services including opening and closing buildings and assisting in maintaining the library in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
9. May be designated in charge of the community library in the absence of other supervisory staff or building manager.
10. Travel from one work site to another as staffing needs require. Provides effective and efficient library support services to include shelving and retrieving materials, collecting, and sorting by classification returned materials from book drops and circulation areas.
11. Performs basic circulation support duties, other than direct customer service.
12. Assists in maintaining the library's shelved materials areas and reading rooms in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
13. Assists with shelf readings as assigned.
14. Assists with general clerical support to include assisting with the operation and maintenance of equipment as well as photocopying and distributing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

1. College-level education or specialized training such as library science, presenting programs, or other profession-based subject areas.
2. Two years of experience providing direct customer service.

Additional Information

Working at Sno-Isle Libraries

Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district set in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries is home to a 1.2 million-item collection, serving more than 800,000 residents through 23 community libraries as well as bookmobile and outreach services. Sno-Isle offers the latest in online resources, print materials, and other assorted media to serve its growing population.

Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone. Learn more about how we serve and celebrate inclusive needs and perspectives on the equity page of our website: https://www.sno-isle.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/

Benefits

All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.

Where to Apply | Closing date

Job posting closing date: December 20, 2024 - 9:59 p.m.

Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/

Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.