SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

A Sno-Isle application is required for each position applying for and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications and employment information available online: u Website: http://www.sno-isle.org u Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center – 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271-7417 Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711 • Fax (360) 651-7151 • Job Line (360) 651-7040 • TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

 

LIBRARY SYSTEM PROFILE

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 is home to a 1.5 million-item collection, serving more than 670,000 residents through 21 community libraries, a bookmobile, outreach services, and our website at www.sno-isle.org.

 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online at www.sno-isle.org/employment. (Paper applications are no longer being accepted.) Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest may be attached at your option, but will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application. Questions may be directed to Human Resources at:

 

Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711

Marysville Service Center Fax (360) 651-7151

7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417 Job Line (360) 651-7040

 

Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

 

Applications will be screened and applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000.

 

All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required.

 

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 

Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply.SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES IS

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A Sno-Isle application is required for each position applying for and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications and employment information available online: u Website: http://www.sno-isle.org u Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center – 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271-7417 Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711 • Fax (360) 651-7151 • Job Line (360) 651-7040 • TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

 

Job Openings as of 9/13/2012 http://www.sno-isle.org

 

All positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

 

LIBRARIAN SUBSTITUTE

 

Librarian Substitute Job 7770 Closes 9/28/2012

Full Salary Range $25.48 - $35.02/hour, No Guaranteed Hours South District Libraries, WA

 

North District Libraries: This position may substitute up to 19 hours per week and no more than 69 hours per month to cover regular staff absences at the Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and Mukilteo libraries and may require mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Willingness to work widely varying hours (sometimes on short notice) is essential. To ensure maximum flexibility, an individual in this position may not hold another Sno-Isle position concurrently.

 

§ Provide and assist customers with general reader’s advisory, reference services, and usage of library facilities and services

§ Explain and demonstrate procedures and methods for bibliographic and reference searches

§ Maintain and develop reference materials and sources

§ Plan and present pre-school and children’s programming (training provided)

 

Requires competent knowledge of library materials; Library District policies and procedures; integrated library computer system; materials selection process; reader’s advisory; bibliographic search techniques, and reference tools.

Requires the ability to use a bar code reader, computer equipment, Internet and standard office equipment; speak, understand and write English clearly and concisely; conduct reference interviews; work cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and co-workers.

 

Requires a Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university, plus two years’ experience as a professional level librarian and have or be able to obtain a Washington State Librarian Certificate.

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICES ASSISTANT II

Public Services Assistant II Job 7767 Closes 9/21/2012

 

Full Salary Range $2797 – 3848/month, 40 hours/week, plus benefits Monroe Library, WA

This position may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. The successful candidate for this position will be flexible, creative in a busy environment, and demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. The candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

 

§ Issue library materials using the integrated library computer system; reserve materials for customers

§ Provide readers’ advisory services; assist customers in computer or network-based searches for reference materials at a basic level

§ Verify customer residency information and register customers for library cards

§ Provide frontline troubleshooting, diagnosis and minor repair of hardware and software; work with library staff to report equipment problems and resolution to IT via phone or in person

§ Change or add to software configurations as directed by IT staff; coordinate and maintain IT report files

§ Configure and install new or replacement computer equipment and parts as instructed by IT staff

§ Open and close building; assist in maintaining circulation areas in a neat, clean and orderly condition

 

Requires substantial knowledge of library materials; Library District policies and procedures; operation of integrated library computer system, bar code readers, and computers using keyboarding skills; Internet and standard office machines; basic readers’ advisory and bibliographic search techniques.

 

Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely; work cooperatively and maintain favorable relations with the public and co-workers; occasionally lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds. The ability to speak and understand Spanish is desirable.SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A Sno-Isle application is required for each position applying for and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications and employment information available online: u Website: http://www.sno-isle.org u Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center – 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271-7417 Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711 • Fax (360) 651-7151 • Job Line (360) 651-7040 • TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

 

Requires knowledge of computer hardware and software regarding installation, configuration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of minor problems.

 

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through completion of a secondary school level with a minimum of one or more years’ experience in a public service environment.

 

 

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Page Job 7772 Closes 9/25/2012

Starting Pay: $10.22/hour, 15 hours/week Marysville Library, WA

 

This position may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

 

§ Collect, sort, and shelve library materials; other duties may be assigned

§ Perform shelf reading and rearrange materials in proper order; maintain stack and study areas

 

Requires the ability to read and sort library materials by alphanumeric symbols; regularly lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds; inspect, clean and mend children’s picture books and to return such materials to all library shelves.

Requires the ability to speak and understand English, work cooperatively and have favorable relations with the public and co-workers.

 

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply.

 

 

PAGE SUBSTITUTE

Page Substitute Job 7765 Closes 9/19/2012

 

Starting Pay: $10.22/hour, No Guaranteed Hours North District Libraries, WA

North District: This position may substitute up to 19 hours per week and no more than 69 hours per month at the Arlington, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, and Snohomish community libraries to cover regular staff absences and may require morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Willingness to work widely varying hours (sometimes on short notice) at any of the locations listed is essential. To ensure maximum flexibility, an individual in this position may not hold another Sno-Isle position concurrently. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. On the job training is provided.

 

§ Collect, sort, and shelve library materials; other duties may be assigned

§ Perform shelf reading and rearrange materials in proper order; maintain stack and study areas

 

Requires the ability to read and sort library materials by alphanumeric symbols; regularly lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds; and to return such materials to all library shelves.

Requires the ability to speak and understand English, work cooperatively, and have favorable relations with the public and co-workers. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to apply.