Librarian (Children's Services)

Closing Date: June 18, 2025 - 11:59 p.m.

Applications must be completed and submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. on the closing date to be considered. 

Pay Range: $6,673.33 - $9,210.93 monthly
Job Status: Full-Time 
Hours Per Week: 40
Employment Type: Regular 
FLSA: Exempt 
Location:  Oak Harbor, WA

Job Summary

The Librarian focuses on system initiatives and committee work, information services, collection maintenance, program and service creation, system level support for smaller community libraries and community engagement - making connections, developing relationships and providing services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone while supporting community organizations and promoting the library.

The person selected will represent Sno-Isle Libraries in the Oak Harbor community with a focus on outreach to support student success and developing community partnerships to support strategic priorities. This opportunity is for someone who enjoys and is able to effectively provide children’s services such as storytimes, programming, system-wide team support and reference assistance, and who has excellent technology and presentation skills to support outreach events in schools and the community. Spanish proficiency is preferred.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

We Value Lived Experience

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits 

All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment. 

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Provides professional research assistance to customers, either in-person, over the phone, or electronically.
2. Assists with collection maintenance duties for materials and resources in various formats.
3. Develops and presents various library programs (educational, early literacy, community interest, or civic engagement and individual customer research or instructional sessions).
4. Creates and curates online content to meet community needs and interests.
5. Assists in development and evaluation of library services in line with the strategic focus.
6. Represents the library to a wide variety of community groups.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. May be in charge of the building in the absence of other supervisory staff.
2. Serves on various library committees as assigned.
3. Coordinates library volunteers as needed.
4. Prepares correspondence and reports.
5. Trains new staff as needed.
6. Participates in ongoing professional development.
7. Assists with special projects as required.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision

The position typically reports to a community library manager, assistant manager, or the manager of a major functional area such as Information Services. Supervision of the work of others is not a normal part of the work of these positions, but incumbents may from time to time assist in the training of other staff in library-related work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of established web-based databases and techniques of searching and accessing those resources.
2. Thorough knowledge of library resources, programs, and services in a public library.
3. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom in public libraries.
4. Knowledge of collection development policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of alpha and numeric systems for arranging library materials as well as automated bibliographic identification at a basic level.
6. Thorough knowledge of library policies and procedures for determining needs and interests of customers.
7. Strong organization and attention to detail.
8. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
9. Strong customer service and communication skills.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
11. Ability to handle and resolve disruptive behavior effectively.
12. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
13. Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills with the public and co-workers.
14. Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office, electronic databases and electronic content platforms, e-mail, chat, social media platforms, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:

1. Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university required, or completion of the degree within six months of hire.
2. Provide a Washington State Librarian certificate within 60 days of hire or degree completion.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to operate computers for extended periods of time. The incumbent must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters; move library materials including transfer of books and other items to carts or shelves of varying heights; scan and inspect library materials including opening media cases.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must communicate with coworkers and members of the public. There are regular interpersonal contacts with staff members and customers. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.

The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:

1. Describe how your experience and skills meet the education and experience requirements for this position as listed on the job posting. Provide specific examples.
2. Describe your experience providing direct customer service including in-person, online, or by telephone. Provide an example of a time you provided excellent customer service.
3. Describe your experience presenting and/or developing library programs for children. Give one detailed example of a program you were involved in.
4. Describe your experience being in charge of a building or facility.
5. Describe your experience responding to challenges of Intellectual Freedom.
6. Describe your experience providing community outreach, making connections, and developing relationships in a library or related setting. Provide one detailed example of a time you interacted in a community to build relationships.
7. Describe your experience providing services to support community organizations and to promote the library.
8. Do you speak Spanish fluently?