Substitute Library Associate

Substitute Library Associate

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER : 1125-41

Kitsap Regional Library is seeking individuals who are passionate about providing excellent library service and developing strong patron relationships while assisting patrons with research and reader's advisory. This position provides program support and works in collaboration with branch staff and the reference team. This position reports to the Branch Manager.

Applications for this posting will be kept on file through March 31st, 2026 at which time we may repost the role. When we have an opening for a Substitute Library Associate, applications will be reviewed for all who indicated an interest in working at that particular branch.

• This is substitute position and does not have a guaranteed number of hours. Substitutes fill in for regular employees on an as needed basis.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, while providing excellent customer service, a Library Associate performs a wide range of information and circulation services. Typical duties include staffing the service desk, assisting patrons with questions, supporting programming, resolving patron code of conduct issues, and acting as designated site support in the absence of branch management.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by Washington Public Employees Association / UFCW 365.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree required and a minimum of two years' experience in customer service including a minimum of one year in frontline library service or a position related to the duties of the classification. Additional experience related to the duties of the position may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

BENEFITS & SALARY

All on-call and substitute positions are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program and Washington State Paid Sick Leave.

Offers to new employees are expected to be between $24.79 and $26.30 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

DUTIES :

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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.

Work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment with frequent public and staff interaction. Incumbents in Mobile Services frequently work in various weather conditions. This position primarily involves light to medium physical demands, sitting and operating objects, tools or controls including keyboards and telephones; for extended periods, internal and external customer contact, conversations, phones, noise from office machinery and other equipment, etc. Must be able to work while others are working in a shared team area. Occasionally, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring books and other materials to carts, tables, or shelves of varying heights. Incumbents may be required to move carts of books and other materials around the building for extended periods of time. Frequently push, pull, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; bending at the waist, kneeling, and reaching, using arms and hands.

Visual acuity essential for tasks include reading and composing emails, reports, and materials including electronic information and complex materials from either written or computer sources; identifying and organizing library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters; scanning and inspecting library materials, including opening media cases; and operating computers for extended periods. Work performed and delivered are guided by precise deadlines. High cognitive demands include strong attention to detail, ability to focus for long periods of time, critical thinking, problem solving and information synthesis.

Excellent communication skills, customer service abilities, and multitasking are also essential for success in this role.

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Listed below are expectations of all library employees :

SCHEDULE

This is a part time, non-exempt substitute position. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire and may include weekends and evenings. Please note that schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library.

Substitute Library Assistants fill in at our nine branches up to a maximum of 69 hours in a month.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at KRL.org and select "Careers" located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to all and will remain open through March 31, 2026 .

Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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