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Library Associate
Salary: $44,808.00 - $60,156.00 Annually
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of library and information services to the incarcerated individuals of the assigned Corrections Center, performing expert level library duties related to collection development, reference/information delivery, and automated circulation systems.

Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. First review of applicants will be August 5, 2022. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.
Duties
Directs the delivery of services at an institutional branch library
Tasks include: 
  • Coordinates and participates in other ongoing library services, and implements and evaluates workflow priorities.
  • Organizes, implements, and maintains all phases of interlibrary loan process
  • Manages automated circulation system, including clerk restricted functions, registering new patrons, creating holding records, entering bibliographic information, preparing and customizing reports, database clean-up, and inventory.  Evaluates and makes authorized decisions regarding situations requiring deviation or exception from normal procedures
  • Develops, implements, and monitors training for incarcerated library clerks
  • Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and evaluates incarcerated library clerks. 
  • Coordinates the daily work of incarcerated library clerks and supervises them in the maintenance of library operations and services. Implements and evaluates library clerk priorities.
  • Uses expert knowledge of collection development practices to participate in the selection of  library materials to meet the needs of patrons and for the maintenance of collections through periodic weeding and inventory
  • Participates in the development and implementation library programming and outreach
  • Participates in the development and implementation of policies
  • Establishes guidelines for behavior of incarcerated library patrons
  • Interprets and ensures compliance with institutional and library rules
  • Orders and maintains library and office supplies
  • Compiles periodic statistical and narrative reports
Performs bibliographic and information searches and answers reference questions
Tasks include: 
  • Searches for, evaluates, and selects  material to fill general and reentry information requests
  • Uses expert knowledge of information sources to search for, evaluates and select  material to support incarcerated patrons enrolled in college classes
Participates in branch library program and assists other branches
Tasks include: 
  • Provides coverage for other branch libraries
  • Provides technical support or subject expertise to accomplish program goals
  • Works with colleagues on projects for other branches
  • Participates in planning and evaluating services, policies, and procedures for Institutional Library Services
  • Attends office sponsored training activities and events
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Within the past 10 years, four years of experience in a library providing adult/young adult public service
  • Ability to read and write English language
  • Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with OCLC WorldShare interlibrary loan
  • Experience providing adult/young adult reference and reader’s advisory services
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time while working in a library/office environment. The core hours are Monday - Friday from 8 AM-5 PM. Some evening and weekend work is required. Significant in-state travel including overnight stays required. If driving a vehicle for company purposes, will be required to submit a valid driver license to supervisor. This position uses standard office equipment such as a computer, fax, copier, and phone. The incumbent coordinates with others inside and outside the organization to share information, make decisions, arrange for services or other assistance, and/or implement solutions to problems or complaints

There are 9 openings for this full-time position with Institutional Library Services (ILS) of the Washington State Library, and they are available in the following counties: Clallam, Franklin, Grays Harbor, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and Walla Walla.

When applying for this position, please annotate your desired/preferred location via the supplemental questions. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Willingness and ability to work within the constraints of the institution and work effectively with incarcerated individuals
  • Successful completion of DOC CORE training must be completed within the first 9 months of employment
  • Must pass a criminal history background check
  • In accordance with the Governor’s Proclamation 21-14, all employees of the Office of the Secretary of State are required to be fully vaccinated and show proof against COVID-19.
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), employees at the Office of the Secretary of State must be fully vaccinated by their first day of employment.  Your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your first day of employment. Please contact the HR Consultant overseeing this recruitment if you need information on medical or religious accommodation at (360) 704-5211
Branch Librarian
Salary: $45,504.00 - $61,224.00 Annually
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Institutional Library Services is a program of the Washington State Library that provides library services to the incarcerated individuals and patients in Washington's prisons and State Hospitals. These positions provide library and information services to incarcerated individuals by performing complex technical library duties and problem solving related to collection development, reference/information delivery, and automated circulation systems.

Branch staff maintains day-to-day library services and operations, performs collection management duties, participates in branch library program and assists other branches, and performs bibliographic and information searches and answers reference questions.

We currently have three openings with the Institutional Library Services of the Washington State Library.  One opening at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, one opening at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center in Clallam Bay, and one opening at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell.

Don't quite meet the Library & Archival Professional 2 qualifications, but think you might be a great fit on our team?  We're willing to fill this position as an in-training from the Library & Archival Professional 1 level. This means you would have an assigned training plan which includes classroom and on the job training. Upon successful completion you will promote to a Library & Archival Professional 2.
 
This position is an in-training position and can be filled at either the Library & Archival Professional 1 or Library & Archival Professional 2 level depending on the applicant's qualifications.  Monthly salary ranges for the two levels are as follows:   
  • Library & Archival Professional 1:  $3,616 - $4,855
  • Library & Archival Professional 2: $3,792 - $5,102
Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. First review of applicants will be February 3, 2022. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time. 
Duties
Maintains day-to-day library services and operations
  • Performs duties such as serials, materials processing, outreach, and other ongoing library services
  • Organizes, implements, and maintains all phases of interlibrary loan process
  • Manages automated circulation system, registering new patrons, creating holding records, entering bibliographic information, preparing and customizing reports, database clean-up and inventory
  • Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and organizes the daily work of incarcerated library clerks
  • Establishes guidelines for appropriate behavior of incarcerated library customers
  • Enforces institutional and library rules
  • Orders and maintains library and office supplies
  • Compiles periodic statistical and narrative reports
  • Plans, monitors, and evaluates service delivery
Performs collection management duties
  • Selects formats of library materials to meet the full range of library/information needs of the customers of the branch library
  • Confers with institution staff and contract staff regarding their clients' information needs and keeps them informed when the library is able to meet those needs
  • Uses online tools to create orders
  • Assesses, evaluates, and maintains collections through periodic weeding and inventory
Participates in branch library program and assists other branches
  • Provides coverage for other branch libraries
  • Acts as a resource for troubleshooting and/or problem solving for ongoing or special projects
  • Provides technical support or subject expertise to accomplish program goals
  • Works with colleagues on projects for other branches, such as planning, implementing, and evaluating major changes
  • May assist other staff with reference, interlibrary loan or other tasks to ease workloads
  • Attends office sponsored training activities and events
Performs bibliographic and information searches and answers reference questions
  • Selects material to fill information requests and assists incarcerated individuals with bibliographic tools
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
At the Library & Archival Professional 1 level:
  • Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program
  • Current Washington driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
At the Library & Archival Professional 2 level:
  • Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program
  • Within the past 10 years, one year of professional experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services
  • Current Washington driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
  • Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience providing adult/young adult reference and reader's advisory services
  • Collection management experience, including selection, weeding, and record maintenance
  • At the Professional 1 level, one year experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services.  At the Professional 2 level, two years experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Certification by State Librarian authorized through the Office of the Secretary of State - this qualification is not mandatory for application but is mandatory for employment
  • If in a Department of Corrections institution, successful completion of DOC CORE training must be completed within the first 9 months of employment
  • Willingness and ability to work within the constraints of institutions and work effectively with customers (incarcerated individuals or psychiatric patients)
  • Must pass a criminal history background check
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
This position is an employee of the Office of the Secretary of State and a contractor with the Department of Corrections. Therefore, pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), the incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021.  As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the hiring process.  If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the Human Resources Office at [email protected].
For more information AND how to apply:
Library Associate
Branch Librarian