Senior Library Assistant (32 hours per week)

ADP, Inc.; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Community Library in Woodland, WA seeks a Senior Library Assistant (80% FTE, 32 hours/week) to support both Woodland and Yale Valley libraries. Position includes programming, outreach, and daily clerical duties. Benefits include flexible scheduling and opportunities to engage families and children.

The role involves leading tasks, assisting patrons, processing holds, and collaborating with staff and volunteers across locations. Schedule requires some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical and/or technical library experience.
• Knowledge of library services and operations; literature and information sources.
• Strong English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Proficiency with modern office procedures and computer equipment.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; college-level coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch operations and coordinate staff and volunteers.
• Assist patrons with holds, requests, and information needs.
• Plan and present library programs for all ages.
• Maintain the branch collection and shelving accurately.
• Open/close the library and ensure smooth daily operations.
• May drive to Yale Valley Library as needed.

Skills

Library experience

Customer service

Data entry

Program planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework desirable

Job description

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Senior Library Assistant (32 hours per week)

Woodland Community Library, Woodland, WA, US

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Salary Range: $22.28 To $31.48 Hourly

Position Summary

The Woodland Community Library has an opening for a 80% FTE (32 hours/week) Senior Library Assistant. This position will also service the Yale Valley Community Library.

The Senior Library Assistant is regularly and independently responsible for a complete variety of specialized and clerical duties related to the functions of the work unit. Regular responsibilities include frequent performance of a variety of specialized duties related to programming in a community library and through community visits, information, circulation and outreach services. Independently plans and presents programs for families and children of all ages. As authorized, may be responsible for the operation of the branch or department and may direct the work activities and perform assigned activities in the orientation and training of other employees and volunteers for multiple tasks. May be responsible for the opening and closing of the library.

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.

• Act as lead worker for the branch or department; work with patrons to resolve disputes; adjust workflow and schedules; advise other staff in policy and procedures; provide maintenance and clean-up of library facility; coordinate efforts and make appropriate referrals to other lead workers or to department or building supervisors.
• Respond to patron in-person or telephone requests for library materials, services and information within scope of knowledge and training; place holds on library materials for patrons; be aware of branch and District information resources and refer patron requests as appropriate, making use of resources, expertise and knowledge throughout the library district.
• Develop, organize, promote and present library programs for all ages including story hours, book talks, tours, crafts, guest presentations, displays and exhibits; prepare reports on programs as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance of a branch collection.
• Check out and check in library materials; assist patrons with self check-out and self pick-up of holds.
• Enter data in patron database; modify patron database as necessary; resolve problems and delete patron records as authorized.
• Process computer reports related to holds on library materials; search local collection for hold requests, charge out, package and mail materials; maintain hold pick-up shelf.
• Prepare library materials for adding to or removing from the collection; shelve library materials; read shelves; empty bookdrops; pack and unpack delivery boxes; clean and mend library materials; empty bins of automated materials handling systems.
• Search bibliographic database to resolve problems; replace barcodes and discard holdings records as authorized; tag and sticker materials with RFID.
• Update holdings records to reflect changes in the status and locations of items in the branch's collection.
• Maintain positive relations with the staff, the public, and volunteers.
• Perform related duties, tasks or responsibilities of similar complexity as authorized.
• Clark County staff: May be assigned to other Clark County outlets other than regular location in order to meet the Library's needs.
• Skamania and Klickitat County staff: May be assigned to other locations in order to meet the Library’s needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to qualify including:
  • Three years clerical and/or technical library experience,
  • Previous experience as an Assistant II or SLA of more than one year and experience working with children.
• Knowledge of library services and operations; literature and information sources is required.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation is required.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods, and computer equipment is required.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; college level course work is highly desirable.

Ability to perform the following is also required:

• Perform assigned tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Follow instruction.
• Work with numbers and alphabet accurately.
• Respond to patron requests in a timely and courteous manner.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, repeatedly bending and stooping and lifting up to and

  including 50 pounds.

The Schedule for this position is:

• Sundays: OFF
• Tuesdays: OFF

A willingness to work evenings and weekends and to work a schedule that meets the needs of the department. Schedules may be subject to change based on business needs. Employees will receive 14 days notice as outlined in Article 12.1 of the FVRL/WPEA collective bargaining agreement. This position will drive to Yale, WA and back to the Woodland Community Library branch to perform duties at the Yale Valley Community Library, as assigned.

Compensation

The pay grade (Pay Grade E) for this position spans from $22.28 per hour to $31.48 per hour. Compensation for this position is negotiated by WPEA for their members as part of the collective bargaining process.

Employees promoting into this position will receive the minimum rate of the new job classification pay grade in step A, or the step closest to but no less than one hundred and five percent (105%) of their current hourly rate, whichever is greater. For more information please refer to the WPEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 9.11 .

• Employees who are newly hired at the minimum step of the pay grade will receive a two (2) step increase following completion of the twelve (12) months of continuous employment in the position, and an additional two step increase following 24 total months of continuous employment in the position.
• Employees newly hired above the minimum step of the pay grade will receive a two (2) step increase following completion of the first twelve (12) months of continuous employment in the position.
• Except as provided above, all employees will receive a one-step increase annually, on their Periodic Increment Date, until they reach the top of their pay grade.

Some positions may be eligible for a 5% pay premium on top of the starting pay rate for additional language skills. To be eligible for the additional pay employees must pass a test demonstrating verbal and written fluency in languages commonly used in our communities. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin and American Sign Language. For more information please refer to WPEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement , Article 9.17-9.21.

Part-time positions and full-time positions offer medical and dental insurance benefits, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability benefits, and Washington State PERS retirement. Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.

Employees are provided 13 paid holidays throughout the year. The initial vacation leave accrual is 11 hours per month for full time and 6.6 hours per month for part time; this increases over time based on years of employment. Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month for full time and 4.8 for part time per month. We also offer other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, inclement weather and more.

• Review the education and experience requirements above.
• Ensure that your profile indicates that you meet the education and experience requirements. (Complete relevant education and experience.)
• Lateral Transfers: After posting the position for bid the Employer will award the position to the most senior bidder who meets the definition of a lateral transfer.
• Promotions: Any Employee for whom the opening would be defined as a promotion may submit a FVRL job application during the posting period. If there are no successful lateral transfer candidates, Employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the job classification will be considered. Skills assessments may be required for positions that have technical, mechanical or physical qualifications. Skills assessments will be scored and a passing point established. The passing point will be established by mutual agreement between the Union and the Employer. Candidates who have previously passed the skills assessment will not be required to retake the assessment unless it is changed. Qualified promotional candidates will be interviewed and those with the two (2) highest scores will be considered. Of those two, the position will then be awarded to the candidate with the highest seniority.

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