Library Assistant (Part-Time)

JOB SUMMARY

The Library Assistant serves as a circulation clerk at the checkout desk. This position supports patron activities such as collecting fines, checking materials in and out, managing renewals, and holds. This position includes working evening and Saturday hours. Current work schedule is Thursday 3:15pm - 8:15pm, Friday 9:15am - 5:15pm, and Saturday 9:15 - 5:15pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides direct customer service to library patrons: welcomes and registers patrons, manages patron accounts.
• Assists with opening and closing the library on a rotating basis.
• Checks items in and out of the library.
• Demonstrates the use of the Public Access Catalog.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Renews materials and places holds.
• Assists with basic library operations.

PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Library Director.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and procedures of public library service.
• Knowledge of automated library systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to assist patrons in locating information and materials.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individual users.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons, employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is an FLSA non-exempt position. Work is generally completed on a regularly scheduled basis; the normal workweek is twenty (20) hours per week; however work schedules may require working a flexible schedule, weekends and may require occasional presentations to schools and community groups, and attendance at meetings, workshops, conferences, and other assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use computers and other office equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to drive to various locations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Only applicants meeting the minimum job qualifications will be considered. Application materials required: Cover Letter, Resume, and completed City of Burlington Job Application. Submit to Human Resources, 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233 or by email hr@burlingtonwa.gov. Position closes at 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Qualifications

Miscellaneous Information BENEFITS: Prorated accrued vacation and sick leave; holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program, and Washington State PERS retirement.