Job Description

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is accepting applications for a part-time variable hour

Public Services Assistant (PSA) System-Wide Substitute

position based out of the

Everson

Library

. Ability to work at other WCLS branch locations throughout Whatcom County will be required for this position.This job opportunity does not represent a new position, but rather a replacement position at WCLS.


Cover letter encouraged to be uploaded along with your resume in your online application. This posting will close at midnight on

Fri

day, October 31, 2025

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Upon completion of the initial application online, candidates will be sent an email invitation to complete the full application, which is required for consideration. Applicants should check the email address that was provided for this important next step in the application process. Applicants may need to check their junk or spam folder.


This position serves as system-wide Public Services Assistant (PSA) substitute, with a variable schedule and location, working up to 1,222 hours per year. Assists patrons at library branches and on the bookmobile, delivers respectful, affirmative library service to all at WCLS library locations and when representing WCLS throughout the community to connect people to information, resources, and reading. Promotes library services, applies WCLS policies, and oversees operations in the absence of management; performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING HOURS

: Part-time variable hours up to a total of 1,222 hours annually, to substitute for absent staff at all WCLS libraries, including evening and weekend hours. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and/or worksite changes depending on library needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, and work harmoniously with the public and other staff members is essential. An interest in popular culture. A belief that anyone can become a reader at any age. A sense of humor. A passion to learn new things continuously. Ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures; ability to uphold intellectual freedom standards. Attention to detail, competent use of technology resources, and keyboarding skills required. Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely. Requires Associates Degree and one or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent training, education and/or experience

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Requires physical and visual ability to utilize reference sources and to manipulate equipment. Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 40 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 90%+ of the time. The Whatcom County Library System will comply with any pandemic related state or federal mandates and any other COVID mitigation practices deemed appropriate now or in the future.

The Whatcom County Library System values diversity and inclusion and we are interested in

hiring candidates that are representative of the communities and patrons we serve.