Job Description
Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for an Outreach Librarian in the Lake Stevens Library!
Working at Sno-Isle Libraries
Public libraries are more useful—and exciting—than ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning, commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll have access to all you can read books.
Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000 residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone.
About the Opportunity
The Lake Stevens Library is a medium-sized library centrally located within the East District of Sno-Isle Libraries service area. The City of Lake Stevens is a rapidly growing and diverse community that surrounds the largest natural lake in Snohomish County. The Lake Stevens Library is open seven days a week, offering programming, collections, and services that largely focus on early learning, children, and families. Sno-Isle Libraries is currently in the design phase of a new Lake Stevens building, which is expected to break ground in 2024. For more information about the building project, visit https://www.sno-isle.org/locations/16/#LAK-Capital-Planning.
The successful candidate for this position will be passionate about developing community partnerships, stakeholder relationships, and furthering the reach of library services into the community. This position works closely with educators in the Lake Stevens School District, providing support, resources, and programming to aid student success. The ability to develop and execute library programming for K-12 students, provide in-classroom book-talks and resource demonstrations, and further system-wide initiatives will be essential. This position requires a high level of professionalism and accountability. The ideal candidate will be self-directing and comfortable holding a leadership role in the library and in the community making connections, developing relationships, and providing services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone while supporting community organizations and promoting the library.
These positions are part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.
Job Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Minimum Requirements
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.
- Provide professional research assistance and readers’ advisory to customers, either in-person, over the phone, or electronically.
- Provide training to customers in library skills including use of computers, the catalog, and electronic resources.
- Assist with collection maintenance duties for materials and resources in various formats.
- Develop and present various library programs with a focus on children services (educational, early literacy, community interest, or civic engagement and individual customer research or instructional sessions).
- Create and curate online content to meet community needs and interests.
- Assist in development and evaluation of library services in line with the strategic focus.
- Represent the library to a wide variety of community groups.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of established web-based databases and techniques of searching and accessing those resources.
- Thorough knowledge of library resources, programs, and services in a public library.
- Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom in public libraries.
- Knowledge of collection development policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of alpha and numeric systems for arranging library materials as well as automated bibliographic identification at a basic level.
- Thorough knowledge of library policies and procedures for determining needs and interests of customers.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ability to handle and resolve disruptive behavior effectively.
- Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
- Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills with the public and co-workers.
- Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office, electronic databases and electronic content platforms, e-mail, chat, social media platforms, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
- Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university required, or completion of the degree within six months of hire.
- Provide a Washington State Librarian certificate within 60 days of hire or degree completion.
Benefits and Compensation
Pay Range: $6,146.40 - $8,482.93 monthly
Benefits: The person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and day care spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment webpage.
How to Apply
Job posting closing date: February 14, 2024, 9:59 p.m.
Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and day care spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment webpage.
Additional Info & Requirements
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and value the variety of ideas, worldviews, and personal experience that our staff bring to their work. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are foundational values of our work here at Sno-Isle Libraries. Learn more about how we serve and celebrate inclusive needs and perspectives on our equity page.
The Community
Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries serves more than 800,000 residents through 23 community libraries, online services, Library on Wheels, and our website at www.sno-isle.org.
Links
External Job Ad
https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
Website
https://www.sno-isle.org/
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/