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Form of workJOB NUMBER: 2023-00217
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a detail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Kirkland Library. This library is located in the Glacier Region of King County libraries, which covers the Kirkland, Kingsgate, Woodinville, Duvall, Carnation, and Skykomish libraries.
The Library Page position performs work that involves handling and shelving of library materials in an accurate and timely manner. This position maintains the general order of the library by straightening books and materials on shelves and by keeping floors and tables clean and orderly.
The successful candidate will pay close attention to details, be able to sort in alpha-numeric order, and will be able to effectively manage time to maximize productivity.
The schedule for the 12hr/wk. position is as follows:
Friday 10:15-2:15
Saturday 10:15-2:15
Note: applicants who are minors must review the above work schedule to ensure compliance with Washington State hour and schedules rules. More information can be found at https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/how-to-hire-minors.
About King County Library System:
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons.
Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. Our service area includes the cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.
From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.
The King County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. KCLS values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. KCLS encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, KCLS provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.
To request accommodation please call 425-369-3224.
Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.
- Shelves and maintains order of materials.
- Moves, distributes and assists with processing of incoming and outgoing materials manually and using materials handling equipment.
- Assists with opening, maintaining and closing libraries, including equipment and grounds activities.
- Prepares rooms for meetings and assures that accessories needed for meetings are available.
- Inspects materials for damages and processes accordingly.
- Assists with program setup and takedown.
- Assists with displays and assigned projects and programs.
- Provides minimal directional assistance to patrons. Refers other questions.
Secondary Duties:
- Participates in activities such as committee work, training, staff meetings, etc.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- Any combination of education and experience, which allows the successful performance of the job.
- Ability to read English and sort in alphanumeric order.
- Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System.
Core Competencies:
- Customer Focus - Primarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high-quality, value-added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equity, and forge meaningful connections.
- Valuing Diversity - Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn from differences.
- Ethics, Values, and Judgment - Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organization values, moral principles, and accountability through behavior, character, and action. Defends intellectual freedom and confidentiality.
- Professional and Technical Knowledge - Demonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills and/or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to better foster personal success and connections for others.
- Approachability - Listens more than they talk; allows appropriate time for interactions; purposely builds rapport, sets positive tone and exhibits confidence by body language and speech. Maintains boundaries.
- Work Quality - Inspires and strives for excellence in all aspects of work including setting high standards of performance for self and others; ensures that results are complete and accurate; exhibits attention to detail.
- Teamwork - Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrates their own and team members' strengths and differences.
