Librarian

Sno-Isle Libraries•Oak Harbor, WA

About The Position

This exciting opportunity is for someone who is passionate about community engagement, enjoys public speaking and is able to effectively collaborate with a variety of library and school district staff to ensure the success of students. The person selected will represent Sno-Isle in the Oak Harbor and Coupeville communities with a focus on outreach to support student success and developing community partnerships to support strategic priorities. This position will primarily focus on providing offsite outreach services connecting with community members including high school and middle school classroom support. Other focus areas are system initiatives, committee work, information services, collection maintenance, program and service creation for teens, system level support for smaller community libraries and other community engagement. Community engagement includes developing relationships and providing services to support community organizations, promoting the library, and working with people from diverse backgrounds, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, and identifying ways to best meet diverse customer needs. Spanish language proficiency is preferred, as the successful candidate may be asked to provide library customer service in Spanish, as well as offer formal and informal presentations in Spanish as a part of outreach responsibilities. Multilingual pay differential is available for the successful candidate who demonstrates Spanish language proficiency. The Librarian focuses on system initiatives and committee work, information services, collection maintenance, program and service creation, system level support for smaller community libraries and community engagement? 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. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2. We Value Lived Experience Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge. We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency is preferred, as the successful candidate may be asked to provide library customer service in Spanish, as well as offer formal and informal presentations in Spanish as a part of outreach responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provides professional research assistance to customers, either in-person, over the phone, or electronically.
Assists with collection maintenance duties for materials and resources in various formats.
Develops and presents various library programs (educational, early literacy, community interest, or civic engagement and individual customer research or instructional sessions).
Creates and curates online content to meet community needs and interests.
Assists in development and evaluation of library services in line with the strategic focus.
Represents the library to a wide variety of community groups.
May be in charge of the building in the absence of other supervisory staff.
Serves on various library committees as assigned.
Coordinates library volunteers as needed.
Prepares correspondence and reports.
Trains new staff as needed.
Participates in ongoing professional development.
Assists with special projects as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card.
Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts.

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