Closing Date: August 27, 2023 - 9:59 p.m.

Clinton is a small, close-knit community that serves as the primary entry point to the varied and unique rural communities that reside on Whidbey Island. The library is a vital resource to connect these communities with basic library services, safe spaces to access knowledge and resources, and equitable programming for youth, families, and adults.

A part-time Library Associate at the Clinton Library will work closely with a small team to provide skilled paraprofessional library support services, including general reference, circulation services, and basic technology troubleshooting. The successful candidate will collaborate with other Library Associates to provide services and programs to both children and adults that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone. Please note, if you do not live on Whidbey Island, your commute may require you to take the Mukilteo ferry.

Because of programming needs and community engagement, work schedules may necessitate morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours in addition to availability during the five days a week the Clinton Library is open (Tuesday-Saturday). 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.

Job Summary

The Library Associate performs skilled paraprofessional library support services at one or more community libraries or Library on Wheels to contribute to the Library District's effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

We Value Lived Experience

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits

As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, and dental coverage. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment FAQs webpage.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.
• Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
• Assist customers in resolving technical problems or issues. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment utilized in a community library.
• Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
• May be designated in charge of the community library in the absence of other supervisory staff or building manager.
• 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.
• Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
• Travel from one work site to another as staffing needs require.
• Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the use of public computers, catalog and reference computers, Internet, and devices.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate on committees or teams as assigned.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Make presentations to the public as assigned.
• May serve as the volunteer coordinator of a community library.
• Train new staff as needed.
• Prepare correspondences and reports.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Positions of the class typically report to a Library Manager, Assistant Library Manager, or Library Circulation Supervisor. Although direct supervision is not a normal part of the position's work, incumbents may be designated as lead people to provide work direction to coworkers or volunteers.