Whatcom County Library System is hiring: Page - North Fork Library in Maple Fall

The Whatcom County Library System is accepting applications for a part-time Library Page position at the North Fork Library.

This posting will close at midnight on Friday, December 6, 2024. Upon completion of the initial application online, candidates will be sent an email invitation to complete the full application, which is required for consideration. Please check the email address that was provided for this important next step in the application process. Applicants may need to check their junk or spam folder.

The Page sorts and shelves books and other library materials alpha/numerically; performs shelf reading and reorganizes shelves for correct location of materials and attractive appearance of shelves; performs minor repairs on books and library materials; assists patrons with basic circulation tasks; and other similar duties.

WORKING HOURS: Average of nine and 3/4 (9.75) regular weekly hours, plus additional unscheduled hours up to a total of 1,222 hours annually, to substitute for absent staff at all WCLS libraries, including evening and weekend hours. Regular schedule: Tuesday - 4:15 pm to 8:15 pm, Friday - 2:15 pm to 6:15 pm, First Saturday of the month - 9:45 am to 5:15 pm. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and/or worksite changes depending on library needs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures; ability to act as a representative of Whatcom County Library System to the public and uphold intellectual freedom standards; ability to perform alpha/numeric filing accurately; ability to learn and utilize the Dewey Decimal System; ability to check materials in and out on the circulation system; ability to establish priorities and organize workload; ability to maintain tact, courtesy, confidentiality, and strict discretion in dealing with the public; ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere. Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 90%+ of the time. Requires the ability to speak and understand English. Must be 16 years or older to apply. New employees are subject to a CRC (criminal records check) per RCW 43.43.832. The Whatcom County Library System will comply with any pandemic related state or federal mandates and any other COVID mitigation practices deemed appropriate now or in the future. 

The Whatcom County Library System values diversity and inclusion and we are interested in hiring candidates that are representative of the communities and patrons we serve.

New employees are subject to a CRC (criminal records check) per RCW 43.43.832.