Job Description
Join Seattle's premier library system as a Senior Library Assistant and elevate your career in a dynamic, knowledge-rich environment. We're seeking a passionate professional to deliver exceptional patron services while managing complex digital and physical collections. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape library innovation in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Our team values collaboration, creativity, and community impact. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues to transform how Seattle residents access information, fostering literacy and lifelong learning. This role offers growth opportunities into specialized library management positions.
Responsibilities
- Manage digital resource platforms including cataloging systems and research databases
- Deliver advanced reference services to patrons with specialized information needs
- Oversee circulation operations and implement inventory management protocols
- Develop and execute community outreach programs for diverse populations
- Train junior staff on library technologies and service standards
- Coordinate interlibrary loan systems and resource sharing initiatives
- Analyze usage data to optimize collection development strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library Science or Information Management (MLIS) required
- 3+ years of progressive library experience with digital resource management
- Expertise in integrated library systems (ILS) and metadata standards
- Proven ability to deliver complex reference services to diverse patrons
- Experience developing community engagement programs
- Strong data analysis skills for collection assessment
- Certification in digital preservation or archival sciences preferred
- Proficiency in multiple languages highly valued