Library and Archives Paraprofessional 3

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A.

• Maintain the library’s resource management system records pertaining to resource management, discoverability, and accessibility.
• Perform complex copy cataloging of library materials such as completing and upgrading records which require classification, subject analysis, and extensive descriptive changes.
• Upload, enter, and revise Machine-Readable Catalog (MARC) data for bibliographic records in Alma system according to established library standards.
• Responsible for data maintenance and cleanup within the unified management system.
• Apply call number labels, property stamps, and laminated book covers.
• Direct and train library staff in processing new book and media items according to local procedures.
• Evaluate gift materials for possible addition to collection and recommend to library faculty.
• Plan, develop, and implement routines, workflows, and procedures and train staff accordingly.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Repair and mend books and other print materials for all campuses.
• Review damaged materials and recommend replacement to library faculty.
• Coordinate withdrawal of library materials.
• Support library staff with acquisitions and circulation functions.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of collections

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years’ experience in the technical services operations of a library. Equivalent education will substitute.
• Knowledge of library functions, practices and procedures.
• Ability to interact courteously with customers; direct the work of others; communicate effectively; work in a team environment; use and explain information tools and services.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $40,716 - $52,920* annually.All classified positions will start their salary at Step A, when you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association(WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

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