Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3

Available Title(s):

262L-YN_CS_NPS - Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3

Business Title:

Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3 with the WSU Libraries in the Technical Services unit, you will independently perform complex library and archival services such as: copy cataloging, repository management, binding/thermabinding, physical serials processing, marking, and mending. 

A member of a consortium of libraries through Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Libraries at WSU support the university’s teaching and research programs by selecting, organizing, preserving, and providing ready access to sources of knowledge in all formats at all WSU locations.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years’ experience in the functional operations of a library or archives. Equivalent education or experience will substitute.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Alma or equivalent Library management systems.

• Working knowledge of cataloging rules and OCLC.

• Working knowledge of MARC 21 format for holdings standards.

• Working knowledge of automated binding program (e.g. ABLE).

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Libraries

Department Name: Technical Services

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-5610

Department Link: Libraries Webpage

Monthly Salary: $3,393 to $4,517 | Range 39 Steps A – M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation . 
Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by July 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
 

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .