Public Services Assistant
Sno-Isle LibrariesWashington, United States
Posted April 16, 2026
44420 - 61100 USD
Part Time
About the Company
Sno-Isle Libraries is a public library system serving 800,000 residents across 2,260 square miles in Snohomish and Island counties. It operates 23 community branches, offers comprehensive online resources, and runs a Library on Wheels program to extend services to remote areas. The organization prioritizes equitable access to information, digital literacy, and community engagement through tailored programming and outreach. Its distinctive combination of extensive geographic coverage, mobile library service, and robust digital offerings positions it as a leader in regional library services.
Job Description
The Public Services Assistant I performs basic public service and library support tasks to contribute to their effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
Requirements
- Provide assistance at the library circulation desk
- Answer phones
- Check library materials in and out
- Register customers for library cards
- Order various library materials
- Assist customers with self-checkout machines
- Answer questions in the hold areas
- Return library materials to proper locations
- Support circulation duties
- Provide assistance to library customers with basic reference questions
- Respond to technical services calls
- Assist with problems with fax machines, public copiers, pay-for-print stations, vending machines, and printers
- Submit and monitor technical reports for library technology service issues
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Dental coverage
- Employee assistance program
- ORCA Passport card