Job Description:
Description
Join Yakima Valley Libraries! We’re excited to offer a part-time (20 hours per week) opportunity for a Library Assistant II position serving the Toppenish and Wapato Libraries. This position directly assists library patrons with circulation, library technology, reference questions, and other needs, and provides support for library operations such as collection management and programming. The ideal candidate will be available to dependably work during both library’s open hours as needed. Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills are necessary. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Intellectual Freedom: The position supports the concept of Intellectual Freedom, ensuring library users can seek and receive information without scrutiny or examination by others.
Customer Service: Welcomes and serves patrons using high-quality customer service practices, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all.
Circulation and Patron Assistance: Assists patrons with checking in/out library materials, issuing library cards, resolving account issues, and taking payments for lost/damaged materials.
Cash Handling and Reconciliation: Receives payments, provides receipts, balances cash amounts, and processes cash records according to established procedures.
Reference and Reader's Advisory Services: Provides public service information, reference, and reader's advisory services, referring questions to other library resources when needed.
Library Resource Assistance: Assists patrons in using library catalogs, databases, and the Internet, and explains library policies and procedures.
Public Access Equipment Assistance: Assists patrons with public computers, photocopiers, microfilm readers, and self-checkout machines.
Collection Weeding and Maintenance: Weeds materials for condition and works closely with the collection development librarian to replace items in assigned collection areas.
Program Presentation: Presents programs for children, young adults, and adults, including storytimes and STEM/STEAM programming.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Support: Performs interlibrary loan functions, checks in/out borrowed materials, and resolves ILL issues.
Staff Training and Public Instruction: Presents training on the use of library materials and resources to staff and patrons.
Library Services Promotion: Assists in promoting library services and materials to the public through publicity and merchandising efforts.
Opening and Closing Procedures: Performs library opening and closing duties as needed.
Report Preparation: Prepares statistical and other reports as required, and may assist in preparing work schedules.
Committee Participation: Attends meetings and participates in various committees as assigned.
Performs additional duties as required.
Bargaining Unit: Yes
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
One year of related, detail-oriented work experience
Washington driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Contact Person: Location: • Toppenish, WA Application Method:Apply Online Base Pay: $19.14 - $25.12/HR
