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Sno-Isle Libraries Library Associate in Everett, Washington
Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for a full-time Library Associate position in our Mariner Library in Everett, Washington!
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 Mariner Library is a demonstration library located in the Mariner community, which is part of unincorporated Everett in Snohomish County. The community of Mariner is characterized by high population density, a younger population, and a racially and linguistically diverse population. Sno-Isle Libraries opened the Mariner Library as a temporary location in 2017. The community's positive response to the library space led to a series of conversations with local partners to reimagine what a permanent community library could be, leading to the creation of the Mariner Community Campus. The campus is an ongoing collaboration between many local agencies that aim to create a community gathering space.
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As the Library Associate providing customer service at the Mariner Library, you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from the Library Manager or another person in charge of providing customer service at the Mariner Library. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgment in dealing with potentially disruptive behavior and emergencies is crucial. In addition, this Library Associate position will provide skilled paraprofessional library support services, including general reference, readers advisory and circulation services that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.
Job Location: Everett, 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 general, basic reference and information service by: assisting customers in the use of library facilities, equipment, resources, and services. Refer complex readers' advisory and reference questions to a Librarian or appropriate staff member.
Provide courteous and efficient customer service by performing circulation desk tasks.
Create and present programming for all customer groups as assigned.
Develop program materials, including reading lists, promotional displays, and presentation materials.
Provide training to customers in basic library skills including the