Librarian - Higher Ed. jobs in Kennewick, WA

Opening Date: January 24, 2024

Salary Range: $5,772 - $6,542/month
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance. City
paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability. Washington
State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III. City match up to 3.5% of base salary for deferred compensation
(457(b)). 3% bilingual Spanish premium. Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays plus 40 hours
floating holidays annually.

NATURE OF POSITION:
Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and programming services for adults and teens; contributes to collection
maintenance and development; participates in the daily operations of the library. Supervises library functions
and activities including staff as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and one year experience in a public library. Washington
State Librarian Certificate.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory experience. Experience working with adults and/or teens. Bilingual in Spanish.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
A completed City application and resume are required to apply. Applications are available on the Human
Resources page of the City of Walla Walla

Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in
the selection process, which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries, and include a criminal
background check. Completed application packages can be mailed, emailed or faxed to:

CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR
15 N. Third Avenue

Walla Walla, WA 99362
Email to hr@wallawallawa.gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested. Please
notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at:
hr@wallawallawa.gov or 509.527.4475.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein
may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN
STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General direction and oversight are provided by the Library Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:
Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership – Community

2. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment in accordance with the Library Rules of Conduct.
3. Develop, coordinate, and implement adult and teen programs and services.
4. Promote events and services through flyers, websites, and social media.
5. Collaborate with the Library Director to develop strategic plans and divisional goals.
6. Identify and develop partnerships, grants, and other funding opportunities for advancement of the

Library’s strategic plan.
7. Provide outreach programming to teens and adults.
8. Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, organizations, businesses, and community

stakeholders.
9. Plan, organize, schedule, and direct work activities for projects in assigned areas of adult, teen, and

reference services.
10. Recruit, train, schedule, and monitor volunteers.
11. Assist patrons in their use of the library; provide reference information, research assistance, and

readers’ advisory; respond to patron questions and concerns.
12. Remain current with community demographics and interests to inform collection development and

programming.
13. Evaluate and select materials for assigned collections. Maintain library collection by weeding and

updating library records.
14. Evaluate and recommend information technology for use by the public and staff through the use of

short and long-term planning strategies. Remain current with library technologies and techniques.
15. Use current standards to catalog library materials with knowledge of MARC records, the Dewey Decimal

System, and Library of Congress subject headings.
16. Monitor and maintain assigned budgets; prioritize and determine expenditures within established

guidelines and procedures.
17. Maintain records and prepare narrative and statistical reports.
18. May supervise library functions and activities including Library Technicians and Shelvers, during

evenings, weekends, and other times as assigned.
19. May provide assistance and backup for the Young People’s and Public Services Librarians as needed.
20. Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job
performance.

2. Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure
excellent customer service with internal and external customers.

3. Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work
independently and effectively with little direction.

4. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek
solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.

5. Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or
interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.

6. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, and the philosophy

• Ability to interpret and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations,

• Proficiency in technical processes related to the acquisition, cataloging, classification, and circulation of

• Proficient in the use of reference and bibliographic tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of MARC records, Dewey Decimal Classification system, and proper use of Library of

skills.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Specialized software and internet-based programs, including automated library computer systems, bibliographic
databases, downloadable book apps, and Microsoft Office 365; other technology and media equipment
available to patrons and used in the library and media lab.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information;
repetitive hand movements; intermittently walk, kneel, stoop, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the
shoulders, and horizontally; lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Public library building: work processes and communication transactions performed with a variety of audiences
for multiple purposes; exposure to constant interruptions. Minimal outside exposure to inclement weather
conditions while retrieving materials from book drops. May be exposed to bodily odors from patrons. May
encounter difficult situations and behaviors from patrons.