Branch Librarian

The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse.

This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The Washington State Library connects people to the power of libraries. As Washington's oldest cultural institution, the library's unique and rare collections date back to territorial days. Resources include historical print and digital compilations, collections of state newspapers and maps, state and federal government publications, and the Ask-a-Librarian service.

Under the supervision of a Branch Library Services Institutional Librarian, this incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of library and information services to the incarcerated individuals of the Washington Corrections Center. This includes responsibility for budget tracking, collection development and maintenance, and reference/information services.

• Supervises branch staff in the provision of basic reference and information service and provides professional level reference service as needed
• Oversees all phases of the interlibrary loan process
• Oversees the management of the automated circulation system
• Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of incarcerated library clerks

• Provides coverage for other branch libraries
• In conjunction with their supervisor and the Branch Library Services Program Manager plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates services, policies, and procedures for Institutional Library Services
• Ensures interagency cooperation by participating in partner agency institution meetings and by meeting regularly with the institution liaison
• Acts as program wide resource for troubleshooting and/or problem solving for ongoing or special projects
• Provides technical support or subject expertise to accomplish program goals.
• Works with ILS staff on projects for other branches, such as planning, implementing, and evaluating major changes in a branch
• Assist other branches with reference or other tasks as needed
• Attends office sponsored training activities and events

• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs to support reentry.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs such as book discussions.
• Develops and participates in ILS-wide programs such as Poetry Month and other observances.
• Provides programs from Humanities Washington and other outside groups.
• Provides library skill training in conjunction with institution education department.
• Develops community partnerships to enhance services to patrons.

• Assesses, evaluates, and maintains collections through periodic weeding and inventory
• Reviews and selects all formats of library materials to meet the full range of library/information needs of the customers of the branch library
• Confers with institution staff and contract staff regarding their clients’ information needs and keeps them informed when the library is able to meet those needs

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program.
• Within the past 10 years, one year of professional experience in a library providing adult/young adult public services.
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job…