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Job Description

We currently have one opening with the Branch Services of the Washington State Library at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA and one opening at the Monroe Reformatory in Monroe, Washington.

Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. First review of applicants will be November 16th, 2017. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.

This position is an in-training position and can be filled at either the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3, Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4 or the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 5 level depending on the applicant's qualifications.  Monthly salary ranges for all three levels are:   
 

• Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3: $2,535 - $3,276
• Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4: $2,778 - $3,612
• Library & Archives Paraprofessional 5: $2,984 - $3,883

DutiesThis position provides library and information services to inmates by performing complex technical library duties and problem solving related to collection development, reference/information delivery, and automated circulation systems.    

Maintains day-to-day library services and operations

• Performs duties such as serials, audiovisual services, materials processing, outreach, and other ongoing library services
• Organizes, implements, and maintains all phases of interlibrary loan process
• Manages automated circulation system, including inmate restricted functions, registering new patrons, creating holding records, entering bibliographic information, preparing and customizing reports, database clean-up and inventory
• Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and organizes the daily work of inmate library clerks
• Establishes guidelines for appropriate behavior of inmate library customers
• Enforces institutional and library rules
• Orders and maintains library and office supplies
• Compiles periodic statistical and narrative reports
• Plans, monitors, and evaluates service delivery
• Selects material to fill information requests and assists customers with bibliographic tools        

Performs collection management duties

• Selects formats of library materials to meet the full range of library/information needs of the inmate library customers
• Confers with institution staff and contract staff (educators, nurses, etc) regarding their clients' information needs and keeps them informed when the library is able to meet those needs
• Uses Amazon to create book carts
• Assesses, evaluates, and maintains collections through periodic weeding and inventory

Participates in branch library program and assists other branches

• Provides coverage for other branch libraries in bordering counties
• Acts as a resource for troubleshooting and/or problem solving for ongoing or special projects
• Provides technical support or subject expertise to accomplish program goals
• Works with colleagues on projects for other branches, such as planning, implementing, and evaluating major changes
• May assist other staff with reference, interlibrary loan or other tasks to ease workloads 

Performs bibliographic and information searches and answers reference questions

• Selects material to fill information requests and assists inmates with bibliographic tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3 level ($2,535 - $3,276)

• Within the past 10 years, 3 years of experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services
• Current Washington driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position

At the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4 level ($2,778 - $3,612)

• Within the past 10 years, 4 years of experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services, including 1 year beyond the entry level
• Current Washington driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position

At the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 5 level ($2,984 - $3,883)

• Within the past 10 years, 5 years of experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services, including 2 years beyond the entry level
• Current Washington driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position

HR Info

lissa.kelsey@sos.wa.gov

www.careers.wa.gov

Resume and cover letter required