Library Services Coordinator oversees library service offerings designed to meet the needs of a specific user population. Ensures resource availability and implements new programs to meet service gaps. Being a Library Services Coordinator assists groups and individuals in locating, delivery, and obtaining materials. Establish and maintains cooperative agreements between the college and area libraries. Additionally, Library Services Coordinator graduates from an ALA-accredited school. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Library Services Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Library Services Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is accepting applications for a part-time Public Services Assistant (PSA) position at the Point Roberts Library.
This posting will close at 5pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
The PSA assists patrons at library branches by providing a high level of customer service in a complete range of patron services. Accesses information through the use of the electronic catalog and other library tools. Promotes the library, provides age-appropriate reference and readers' advisory, checks materials out, maintains the security of the library, and performs similar tasks as required.
WORKING HOURS: Average of fifteen and a half (15.5) regular weekly hours, including some evening and weekend shifts. Known required shifts will be Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and two Saturdays a month (the 2nd and 4th) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Remaining hours will be scheduled based branch and staffing needs. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and/or worksite changes depending on library needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, and work harmoniously with the public and other staff members is essential. An interest in popular culture. A belief that anyone can become a reader at any age. A sense of humor. A passion to learn new things continuously. An interest in working with young patrons. Ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures; ability to uphold intellectual freedom standards. Attention to detail, competent use of technology resources, and keyboarding skills required. Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely. Requires Associates Degree and one or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent training, education and/or experience. Requires physical and visual ability to utilize reference sources and to manipulate equipment. Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 40 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 90% of the time. The Whatcom County Library System will comply with any pandemic related state or federal mandates and any other COVID mitigation practices deemed appropriate now or in the future.
The Whatcom County Library System values diversity and inclusion and we are interested in hiring candidates that are representative of the communities and patrons we serve.
New employees are subject to a CRC (criminal records check) per RCW 43.43.832.
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