Library Associate

• Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Library Associate in the Library.

**Salary Range for this position is $43,812 to $52,848 annually **(depending on experience).

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin **March 18, 2025. **

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean for Libraries, Learning Support and Employee Development, the Library Associate is a member of the library circulation team and is responsible for maintaining the course reserves collection. Day-to-day work is directed by the Circulation Manager. 

The Library Associate (LAPP2) is a full-time, 12-month classified position in library circulation services at Seattle Central College. The Library Associate contributes to student-centered, equity-producing, anti-racist and accessible library services primarily at Seattle Central's main campus. This work includes assisting students and faculty at the circulation desk and processing, maintaining, and organizing library resources and services, such as periodicals, interlibrary loan, and reserves. Library staff work cooperatively in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude and collaborate with library team members to design responsive, equitable, and engaging library services.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.  

This position works 100% of the time on-site.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation. 

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including: **Competitive Pay Rates **

• **Promotional Opportunities **
• **Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans **
• **Paid Sick and Vacation Leave **
• **Transportation benefits **
• Tuition Waivers
• **PEBB Wellness Plan **
• **Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)**Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume 
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job 
• Attached 1-page written response to: Please describe your personal and/or professional experience developing knowledge and skills related to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion? How have you applied your knowledge and skills to serve diverse users?
• Candidates selected for an interview will complete a short skills assessment during the interview process Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:  Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

**Circulation & Public Service  **

• Provide student-centered circulation service; assist with library technology desk support.   
• Explain circulation and related procedures and policies; assist in locating, retrieving, and checking in and out library and media items; make authorized decisions regarding exceptional circumstances in the circulation system.    
• Resolve users circulation and reserves questions and problems according to established procedures, practices, and policies  
• Monitor circulation of library materials by determining the eligibility of borrowers and by contacting library patrons for the return of books and materials; send notices based on reports from Circulation Manager  
• Assist in gathering and recording user metrics, such as room count; compile and format circulation statistics as directed.  
• Assume responsibility for circulation desk in the absence of the Circulation Manager  
• Open or close the library as assigned  Reserves, ILL, and Collections
• Perform library services tasks according to established procedures and workflows   
• Process and maintain automated and/or manual records of reserve textbooks and related collections; communicate with relevant faculty members regarding library materials; coordinate with bookstore and student leaders; resolve related problems.  
• Process interlibrary loan transactions expeditiously to provide materials borrowed or requested from other libraries  
• Prepare book carts for re-shelving; shelve books  
• Assist in maintaining good order in the stacks: shelf reading, sorting books, and shifting books in the stacks with direction from Circulation Manager and Acquisitions Lead  
• Participate in inventory projects and searching for missing books   
• May assist acquisitions staff with library materials orders or processing **Other  **
• Contribute to library-wide services and planning for welcoming, inclusive, and equitable library services.  
• Assist with outreach, displays, signage, and related activities.   
• Assist library users with recurring quick information and referral; refer library users to other library staff and college employees as appropriate.   
• May direct work of work-study students and/or other hourly assistants.     
• Perform related duties as assigned. This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• High school graduation AND one year of work experience in a library; OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar educational or service setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, bias-free, and equitable working and service environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with people from diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in using standard office productivity applications, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive and effective relationships with students and colleagues. Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

OFFICE SETTING:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants: 

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings **Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement **

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

**Background Check Statement **

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.