Library Assistant

Library Assistant

The Library Assistant keeps our library thriving—retrieving and maintaining materials, updating collections, and supporting patrons with upbeat service. If you're passionate about libraries and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to have you on our team!

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.

This position is typically scheduled 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).

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 below).
• 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.
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.

Selection Process

*You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**

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 supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City's commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

A list of qualified individuals will be retained for up to six (6) months to fill future vacancies. The Library currently has 2 vacancies available.

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

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity: The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not 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.

Benefits

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.