Library Assistant

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　　Library Assistant

　　Salary

　　$16.28 Hourly

　　Location

　　City of Bellingham, WA

　　Job Type

　　Regular Non Benefited

　　Job Number

　　24-Library Assistant-Jan

　　Department

　　Library

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Bargaining Unit

　　Local 1937

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Nature of Work

　　The Bellingham Public Library (https://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org/) is hiring Library Assistants! Do you have a passion for details and excel at organizing? Come join our team!

　　We are filling three Library Assistant vacancies. A list of qualified individuals will be retained for up to six months to fill future vacancies. The hours will be up to 16 hours/week, year-round and includes taking part in a rotation for Saturday and Sunday shifts. Shifts may be assigned at any of the local Bellingham Library Branches (Central Library, Barkley, Bellis Fair, or Fairhaven). These positions will be required to have a valid WA State Drivers License and a good driving record.

　　This position will start at Step 1 ($16.28/hour). Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. The full 2023 salary range for this position is $16.28/hour - $19.88/hour.

　　In a regular non-benefitted position with the City of Bellingham, Library Assistants are permitted to work up to 19 hours per week.

　　The City of Bellingham employees receive access to our employee assistance program. This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. Employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

　　This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis.

　　Closing Date/Time: Friday 2/2/2024 4:30 PM Pacific Time

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　Performs routine support tasks related to checking in, shelving and retrieving library materials or related to mending and repairing damaged materials. Provides routine patron support and assistance with programs.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Transfers library materials to shelves and organizes materials according to classification system. Maintains accurate order of materials on shelves.

　　Checks in library materials from outside and inside book drops and deliveries from the Whatcom County Library System as well as other offsite depositories; inspects materials for damage; alphabetizes and organizes materials for re-shelving; prepares and sorts newspapers and magazines for public use.

　　Processes library material request forms, retrieving requested materials from the corresponding areas in the Library.

　　Straightens work areas and patron seating areas by picking up materials and debris and arranging chairs.

　　Mends and repairs damaged books.

　　Assists patrons in the routine use of micro format reader and printers, public computers and printing, and express checkout machines.

　　Assists with library programs as assigned, including supply preparation, room set-up, greeting and assisting patrons, noting attendance statistics, assisting in the monitoring of children, and room clean-up.

　　Assists with ensuring patrons adhere to library policies and procedures by monitoring public areas and reporting potential violations to security and information attendants or management staff.

　　Drives Library delivery vehicle to off-site locations as assigned; loads and unloads book trucks and library materials from the vehicle

　　ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

　　Assists Public Service Staff in checking out materials as needed.

　　May search for and process items from system-generated lists, including holds retrieval, expired holds, and missing items.

　　May re-shelve magazines; process and shelve newspapers, reference materials and items for closed stacks.

　　Assists management and staff in familiarizing new employees with routine tasks.

　　May provide basic clerical assistance such as filing, word processing, and producing spreadsheets and graphics; monitoring, ordering, and stocking office supplies.

　　Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

　　WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

　　Works indoors interacting with co-workers and the general public and using a variety of common office equipment including a computer, telephone, copier, etc. Involves long periods of time standing and walking, with frequent stooping, squatting and pushing heavily loaded book carts.

　　Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including:

　　Reach shelves from six feet high to floor level

　　Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

　　Stand for up to three hours

　　Push a loaded book cart

　　Correctable visual acuity sufficient to perform required work

　　Fine finger dexterity to manipulate computer keyboard and mouse

　　Hear sufficiently to respond to call bell

　　Experience and Training

　　Ability to read and understand decimals and to arrange items alphabetically and numerically.

　　Experience with the organization of materials preferred.

　　Necessary Special Requirements

　　Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices).

　　Ability and willingness to work various shifts depending on the needs of the Library.

　　Some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire for those positions.

　　Selection Process

　　Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.

　　Complete applications will be sent to the department for further review. The Library will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews.

　　Equal Opportunity:

　　Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not discriminate or make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

　　Fair Hiring Practices

　　The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.

　　The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.

　　The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.

　　The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

　　In a regular non-benefit position with the City of Bellingham, employees are allowed to work up to 69 hours per calendar month. These positions are not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.

　　01

　　Are you age 18 or older? (If under the age of 18, a Parent/School Authorization form must be submitted at the time of hire)

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　The library is open 7 days per week and has a variety of scheduling needs. Are you available to work year-round?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　If you answered NO in question #2, please indicate which months you are not available. (Select all that apply.)

　　January

　　February

　　March

　　April

　　May

　　June

　　July

　　August

　　September

　　October

　　November

　　December

　　04

　　Are you available to work Saturday and Sunday shifts as assigned in a weekend rotation?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Please check all days and times that you anticipate being regularly available to work. (Select ALL that apply.)

　　Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

　　Sunday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Monday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Monday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

　　Monday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Monday 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

　　Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

　　Tuesday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

　　Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

　　Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

　　Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

　　Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

　　Friday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

　　Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

　　Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

　　Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

　　06

　　Is there anything else about your availability that you would like us to know?

　　07

　　What date can you begin work?

　　08

　　Library Assistants may be assigned to drive the Library's delivery truck and move library materials between locations. Do you have or are you willing to obtain a valid Washington State Driver's license and provide a driving history?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Bellingham

　　Address

　　104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225

　　Phone

　　360-778-8228

　　Website

　　http://www.cob.org/employment

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