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About the Position
South Seattle College is seeking a Library and Archives Paraprofessional 3 to work collaboratively with library colleagues, faculty, and staff across campus. The library invites students to bring their lived experiences, knowledges, and whole selves to our space, and we look for staff prepared to create supportive and welcoming learning environments where students and colleagues can flourish. In addition to circulation duties, this position will also participate and contribute to campus programming, committees, and other district or local initiatives. This position will be instrumental to the library as it reshapes its collections and policies to better embody the library and college missions.
About the South Seattle College Library
We’re a small team working on big projects. Working within higher ed and across the 3-campus district, we value anti-racism, flattening hierarchies, and making decisions collaboratively. Over the past two years, we have drastically reviewed our collections and policies to center student experiences. This is an exciting time to join the South Seattle College library if you’re looking for a role that will allow co-creation and innovation within library science.
The Library is part of the Instruction and Support Services Division, which will soon be reorganized. For the first time, tutoring, professional development, and the library will be brought together under one Dean. The library shares space with eLearning and computer labs located in the library.
Currently, the library is open M-Th 8:30am-5pm and we work remotely on Fridays. We evaluate these hours quarterly to continue aligning with student needs. Our team is comprised of 1 FT librarian (we are in the hiring process for 2 more FT librarians to start in the fall), 3 PT librarians, 1.5 FT circulation staff, 1 administrative coordinator, 6 hourly and student employees and one peer mentor.
About South Seattle College
Celebrating over 50 years, South Seattle College is one of three colleges in the Seattle Colleges District serving approximately 15,000 students each year. South Seattle College’s main campus is located on the traditional land of the Duwamish people in West Seattle, with satellite campuses at Georgetown, the New Holly Learning Center, and the Harbor Island Training Center.
Our broad array of programs includes over 25 professional and technical career training programs, Basic and Transitional Studies, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business degrees to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, in addition to two B.A.S. (bachelor of applied science) degrees. We also serve students concurrently enrolled in high school as well as English Language Learners, and we offer continuing education classes.
At South Seattle College, equity, diversity, inclusion, and community are central to the education of our students and the thriving of all members of our faculty, staff, and the larger community. South Seattle College strives to be an actively anti-bias and anti-racist learning institution. This work is ongoing, evolving and institution-wide, and it requires deep personal and collective commitment and accountability. We proudly support our first-generation students, immigrants, refugees, undocumented students, LGBTQIA+ students, veterans, international students, Running Start students, and students of all abilities. We empower the campus community to explore, engage, and celebrate intersectional equity.
Salary: The range for this position is $39,895.80 – $51,864.54, depending on experience.
Priorty Deadline: First review of applications will be by Thursday, April 20th. The position will remain open until filled.
Application Procedures:
- Attach current Resume
- Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.
What you will be working on:
- Manage and troubleshoot fulfillment operations in the library management system.
- Manage and resolve library fines and fees following applicable guidelines.
- Oversee and perform complex circulation and public service functions including: overseeing circulation and reserve services; recommending procedures and policies; locating, retrieving, and check-in/out the library items.
- Communicate with circulation staff at all district library locations and resolve library technical or circulation questions and issues.
- Support library outreach initiatives to faculty and departments.
- Provide input on circulation workflows and procedures to align with library policy.
- Compile and pull reports needed for collection development.
- Provide support operations of library public services, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist library users with recurring quick information and routine questions on general subjects and in the use of basic bibliographic tools; refer library users to appropriate college employees for other services.
- Provide basic software and hardware support, including help with printer, copier, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting; simple hardware problems; and basic software applications in coordination with eLearning and IT.
- Contribute to library-wide activities and planning to promote anti-bias and anti-racist library services and provide student-centered service.
- Demonstrate commitment to anti-racist practice and the promotion of equitable access and service to a diverse community.
What you bring as a candidate:
(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
- High school graduation AND 3 years of public service experience in functional operations of a library or archives OR equivalent education and experience.
- Experience with complex functions of integrated library systems such as ExLibris Alma OR equivalent content/information management software experience.
- Excellent public service skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty.
- Ability to understand and explain complex technical issues and user questions in person and in writing.
- Proficiency in using standard office productivity applications, including email, word processing and spreadsheets; ability to provide basic user support for common software applications and ability to troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive and effective relationships.
Physical Requirements:
The Position
- typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
- encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
- is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disability Accommodation:
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials.
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person.
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 accommodations 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 “cyber bullying”.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:
1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803
(206) 934-3873
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.