Job 7601
Closes 4/12/2011
Full Salary Range $4312 - $5928/monthly, 40 hours/week, plus benefits
Sno-Isle Libraries is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to provide excellent information and readers' advisory services to all ages and work closely with children and their families. The library enjoys strong partnerships with schools, parents and caregivers, and other youth-serving agencies.
The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate knowledge of current technologies; judgment when using reference databases and print resources; flexibility in trying new approaches to customer service; creativity and enthusiasm when promoting library programs and initiatives; and outstanding communication skills in public and work team settings.
This position 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.
- Plan, develop, and create programs and materials for presentation of children’s programs, including reading programs, literacy improvement projects, recreational reading, and learning programs for various age groups at schools and other community groups
- Provide general readers’ advisory and reference services
- Assist in management of materials collection through assessment and interpretation of customer interests and analysis of review publications
- Maintain and develop reference materials and sources
- Apply computer and technology skills to provide effective customer service, communications and presentations for all ages
- Explain and demonstrate procedures and methods for bibliographic and reference searches
- Explain and assist with usage of library facilities, equipment, rules, and services which may include written and verbal instruction and/or training of customers and staff
- Maintain regular communication with other agencies, institutions and organizations serving children in the community
Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and co-workers.
Requires a Masters degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university plus two years’ experience preferred as a professional librarian. Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Librarian certificate upon employment.
Application:
Applications are available at our Marysville Service Center, any community library location, or website. A completed SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES APPLICATION is required for each position applying for and must be received via mail, fax, or delivery at the Marysville Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications or applications not received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest are optional, unless requested, and will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application.
Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources
Marysville Service Center
7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417
Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment
Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711
Fax (360) 651-7151
Job Line (360) 651-7040
TTY 1 (800) 647-3753
Applicants will be notified by postcard after the job closes that their application has been received. Applications will be screened and 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.
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.
Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
