Associate Librarian

City of Port Townsend • Port Townsend, WA

353d • $27 - $34

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides a variety of reference services to assist patrons in utilizing Port Townsend Public Library (PTPL) materials and resources. Typical duties include assisting patrons with computer use and library materials, identifying patron needs, performing circulation functions, assisting in maintaining collections, training staff and/or patrons in utilizing library related technology and systems and assisting in the resolution of reference and circulation issues. This position is distinguished from Library Assistant and Library Associate positions by its higher educational and prior library experience requirements. To qualify as an Associate Librarian, the applicant must have an MLS/MLIS degree.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university and Washington State Library certification is required.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• A Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Courteously respond to patrons in person, by telephone, or electronically using a variety of sources within established guidelines.
• Assist patrons with reference and reader's advisory services, computer use, PTPL's public catalog and available digital or electronic resources.
• Research resource materials to respond to patron needs; refers patrons to a manager or other resources, as needed.
• May develop and present a variety of library programs for all ages.
• Assist patrons in resolving concerns or complaints regarding the availability of facilities and materials; adjust fines and fee disputes and related patron concerns.
• Assist with collection maintenance activities, as assigned by the Manager/Director.
• Identify, report and address safety and security issues. Refer to appropriate authorities as needed.
• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative functions including counting and preparing money transmittals, collecting and compiling statistical data and monthly programming reports, and updating information binders.
• May assist in tabulating time sheets, tracking training classes, maintaining signage and bulletin boards and ordering supplies.
• Assist in library opening and closing. Assure that the library facility and equipment are in good working order.
• Train, monitor and assign tasks and give direction to assigned employees and volunteers.
• Assist patrons or staff with current and emerging library technology, including digital media.
• May maintain staff schedules, as assigned.
• Design and set-up displays, as assigned.
• Assist Library Department Managers/Director in planning and presenting the annual Community Read for all ages.
• Assemble the monthly (or more frequently) library newsletter.
• Promote programs by creating flyers/posters and send announcements to the local press and other communication channels such as email listservs and social media posts.
• May have site responsibility in the absence of the Manager/Director, as assigned.
• Helps create library publicity materials.
• Knowledgeable about good customer service practices.

Benefits

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree