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.

 

 

Job Openings as of 10/3/2012 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.

 

MANAGING LIBRARIAN I

 

Managing Librarian I Job 7783 Closes 10/29/2012

Full Salary Range $4950 - $6805/month, 40 hours/week, plus benefits Stanwood Library, WA

 

The Managing Librarian I is responsible for managing all operations of the library, assuring effective operation of a full array of services to local and regional customers.

This position includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekend hours. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

§ Plan, develop, and direct programs to serve the needs of customers of all ages in the library service area and promote the mission and objectives of the Library District

§ Direct the operation and maintenance of the library's physical facilities and equipment

§ Direct the quality of reference work by staff and perform effective reference services

§ Provide effective direction to assigned staff to assure the quality of public service; interview, select, and train staff; coach staff and arrange for or facilitate continuing training

§ Assure the fiscal soundness of library operations; develop operating and capital budgets; negotiate and obtain budget approvals from local government officials; monitor and report expenditures compared to budget and initiate needed corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity; direct daily accounting transactions for the library; review and approve purchases

§ Perform effective library and reference collection management to provide for a materials collection appropriate for the needs and interests of the library’s customers through research

§ Perform effective community relations and promote library programs through presentations and negotiations with local government officials and various organizations

§ Act as Sno-Isle’s contact with city staff; liaison to local library board and staff support for local Friends of the Library.

 

Requires substantial knowledge of library operation and administration; direction of library staff; advanced reference and bibliographic search methods and systems; collection management; fiscal administration; Library District policies and procedures; and public/community relations policies and methods.

Requires the ability to supervise staff in a manner that enhances performance and assures quality public service; manage physical facilities and library collections; administer budgets and fiscal assets; speak and understand English; make personal presentations to various public groups; work cooperatively and have favorable relations with public and co-workers.

 

 

Page Job 7771 Closes 10/5/2012

Starting Pay: $10.22/hour, 13 hours/week Snohomish 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.

 

 

LIBRARIAN SUBSTITUTE

Librarian Substitute Job 7780 Closes 10/17/2012

 

Full Salary Range $25.48 - $35.02/hour, No Guaranteed Hours

 

North Substitute Area: 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 Arlington, Granite Falls, Marysville, and Stanwood community 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 I SUBSTITUTE

Public Services Assistant I Substitute Job 7782 Closes 10/19/2012

Full Salary Range $14.39 - $19.78/hour, No Guaranteed Hours

Arlington/Stanwood Substitute Area: The position may substitute up to 19 hours per week and no more than 69 hours per month at the Arlington, Camano Island, Darrington, Marysville, and Stanwood community libraries to cover regular staff absences. The positions 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 candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills and 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

§ Verify customer residency information and register customers for library cards

§ Respond to routine telephone inquiries regarding materials and services

§ Receive, record, and return materials to proper locations; inspect, clean and mend materials

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

 

Requires basic knowledge of library materials; Library District policies and procedures; operation of integrated library computer system and personal computers using keyboarding skills; Internet and standard office machines.

Requires the ability to speak, understand and write English clearly and concisely. Work cooperatively and maintain favorable interpersonal relations with the public and co-workers.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of experience and training at a secondary school level together with several months in a public service environment.