Library Associate, Sno-Isle Libraries, Lynnwood, WA
Posted August 9, 2019
Pay Range: $24.84 – $34.04
Hours per week: 40
Job Requisition: 18106
Closing Date: August 21, 2019
The full-time Library Associate position will have a focus on providing programming for children’s services and may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.
Job Summary
Perform skilled paraprofessional library support services to contribute to the Library District’s effective operation.
Essential Functions
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.
Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the use of public computers, catalog and reference computers, Internet, and devices.
Assist customers in resolving technical problems or issues. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment utilized in a community library.
Perform other library support services including opening and closing buildings and assisting in maintaining the library in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
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.
May be designated in charge of the community library in the absence of other supervisory staff or building manager.
ABOUT US
Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county district in the beautiful North Puget Sound region of Washington State. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries serves 728,745 residents in Washington’s Snohomish and Island counties through 23 community libraries, online services, and Library on Wheels. Learn more at sno-isle.org.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Online applications must be submitted by 9:59 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes and letters of interest are encouraged and should be attached during the application process, but will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application.
Applications time out after 30 minutes. It is recommended that you save often, or copy and paste your supplemental question responses from a Word document to ensure no progress is lost.
Applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks.
Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000.
You must be 16 years of age or older to be eligible for employment. All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required.
Questions may be directed to Human Resources at:
360-651-7000 (local) / 877-766-4753 (toll free) / 800-647-3753 (TTY)