King County Library System -
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Library Page - Des Moines - 12 hours
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Job description
Salary: $19.38 - $23.56 Hourly
Location : Des Moines, WA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Soundview Region - DM/F3/FW/VV/WM
Division: Des Moines
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
Closing Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Union Represented: Yes
General Position Summary
JOB NUMBER: 2024-00009
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a detail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Des Moines Library. This library is located in the Soundview Region of King County 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 detail, 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:
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WEEK 1-4
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
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
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-###-####.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
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.
Secondary Duties:
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 equitable services, 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 organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character and action. Defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality.
Professional & 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 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/Collaborating
Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrate their own and team member's strengths and differences.
Desired Minimum Qualification
Education and Experience:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands to grasp objects and lift individual books, frequently required to stand and walk and reach at all levels with hands and arms, frequently repetitive to shelve books and up to frequently will bend. The employee will frequently lift/carry 3 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds and seldom up to 35 pounds. Will occasionally push/pull carts using moderate force and frequently push/pulls with light force to straighten books.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily indoors though the position is required to remove light debris from parking or landscaped areas. Almost all tasks involve continuous standing. May encounter situations that involve behavioral issues. Varied work hours, including weekends and evenings, which may change periodically.
General Benefits Summary
Paid Time off
It is the policy of KCLS to grant to all part-time and full-time employees:
Our health insurance plans with Kaiser/Premera/Delta Dental are offered at low premium rates to all employees working 20 or more hours per week. Employees may also purchase benefits for dependents and domestic partners.
Retirement - Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are automatically enrolled in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) program. Both KCLS and the employee contribute toward PERS retirement benefits.
Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Employees working 20 hours per week or more can set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for family medical and dependent care needs. KCLS provides an annual employer contribution to Health Saving Account when the employee is enrolled in a high deductible health plan.
Life and Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance
All the employees working 20 hours per week or more qualify for the group term life and AD& D insurance benefits equal to one times their annual salary. Employees working 40 hours per week receive long-term disability insurance.
Optional/Voluntary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the following voluntary benefits:
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (available to all KCLS Employees)
01
Please fill out both the application and this questionnaire completely. Any false or incompleteanswers (such as "see resume" or "see application") may result in your not having an opportunity to interview. Do you agree to answer each of these questions truthfully, and do you understandthat your answers will be compared to the information on your application?
02
Are you a current KCLS staff member still in your probationary period?
03
Are you a current KCLS staff member in the 1857 union?
04
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please select which 1857 union you are in:
05
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License?
06
If you responded "No" to the question above, would you be able to obtain a Washington StateDriver's License within 30 days of hire, if selected?
07
This is a 12hr/wk. position and the available schedules are posted in the job description. Note: All shifts worked at the library change based on business needs. KCLS does not hire seasonal staff for summer-only work. Can you work this year-round schedule as-is with no tweaks or minor adjustments expected?
08
The King County Library System works to offer library materials that represent a wide range of community interests. This is one of the foundations of our policy of intellectual freedom, the idea that each and every patron has the right to choose the materials that interest them. Given this policy of Intellectual Freedom would you both allow and support the fact that patrons have the right to choose what they wish to see, to hear, or to read at the library?
09
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
10
Library Pages handle library materials and shelve them accurately and quickly. Pages maintain the general order of the library by straightening books and materials on shelves and by keeping floors and tables clean and orderly. Pages may witness or experience negative patron behavior. Work is performed mostly indoors and may on occasion be performed outdoors. Work hours vary and may include weekends and evenings. Hours may change periodically.Given this, why are you interested in working as a Library Page at KCLS?
11
As a Library Page you would shelf-read (like proofreading), pay close attention to details, file alphanumerically, and shelf-stock, among other duties. Please provide examples of things you do or have done in the past that use similar skills.
12
Can you work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, which may change periodically?
13
As indicated in the posting, applicants are asked to attach a cover letter and current resume detailing your relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to the position. Have you done this?
14
The screening process at KCLS includes application review, interviews, and references. If selected to proceed after interviews, I acknowledge that KCLS may reach out to my listed references without notifying me beforehand.
15
Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select all that apply.
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Location : Des Moines, WA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Soundview Region - DM/F3/FW/VV/WM
Division: Des Moines
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
Closing Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Union Represented: Yes
General Position Summary
JOB NUMBER: 2024-00009
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a detail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Des Moines Library. This library is located in the Soundview Region of King County 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 detail, 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:
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WEEK 1-4
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
1:40-5:40pm
at Des Moines
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
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-###-####.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
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 process 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.
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 equitable services, 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 organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character and action. Defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality.
Professional & 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 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/Collaborating
Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrate their own and team member's strengths and differences.
Desired Minimum Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of education and experience that allows the successful performance of the job.
- Ability to read English and sort in alphanumeric order; ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands to grasp objects and lift individual books, frequently required to stand and walk and reach at all levels with hands and arms, frequently repetitive to shelve books and up to frequently will bend. The employee will frequently lift/carry 3 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds and seldom up to 35 pounds. Will occasionally push/pull carts using moderate force and frequently push/pulls with light force to straighten books.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily indoors though the position is required to remove light debris from parking or landscaped areas. Almost all tasks involve continuous standing. May encounter situations that involve behavioral issues. Varied work hours, including weekends and evenings, which may change periodically.
General Benefits Summary
Paid Time off
It is the policy of KCLS to grant to all part-time and full-time employees:
- Annual Leave (Vacation).
- Sick Leave
- Holidays - KCLS celebrates eleven (11) holidays each year and one (1) floating holiday. Part-time employees are eligible for holiday pay if they are scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls on.
Our health insurance plans with Kaiser/Premera/Delta Dental are offered at low premium rates to all employees working 20 or more hours per week. Employees may also purchase benefits for dependents and domestic partners.
Retirement - Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are automatically enrolled in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) program. Both KCLS and the employee contribute toward PERS retirement benefits.
Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Employees working 20 hours per week or more can set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for family medical and dependent care needs. KCLS provides an annual employer contribution to Health Saving Account when the employee is enrolled in a high deductible health plan.
Life and Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance
All the employees working 20 hours per week or more qualify for the group term life and AD& D insurance benefits equal to one times their annual salary. Employees working 40 hours per week receive long-term disability insurance.
Optional/Voluntary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the following voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Allstate Identity Theft Protection
- Student Loan Refinance
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (available to all KCLS Employees)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - You can supplement any other retirement benefits you may have by setting aside pre-tax dollars in this retirement savings account.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - This employer-sponsored program is a confidential service that can provide referrals to counseling, financial, legal, child care/elder care services.
- Ride-Wise - KCLS encourages you to "leave the car at home" and seek other ways to commute to work. All employees are eligible for reimbursement of 50% of your tax-free ORCA transit pass and van pool. The Guaranteed Ride Home program is also available for staff.
- Tuition Assistance - KCLS encourages employees to pursue college, associate and graduate degrees and certificate programs where such education and knowledge bring value to KCLS. Tuition assistance, as funding permits, is available to all employees.
- Language Class Funding - The program covers classes that teach language identified in the KCLS world languages collection, American Sign Language, and English as an Additional Language (ESL). You don't need a work-related reason to study a language.
01
Please fill out both the application and this questionnaire completely. Any false or incompleteanswers (such as "see resume" or "see application") may result in your not having an opportunity to interview. Do you agree to answer each of these questions truthfully, and do you understandthat your answers will be compared to the information on your application?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current KCLS staff member still in your probationary period?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a current KCLS staff member in the 1857 union?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please select which 1857 union you are in:
- 1857-P
- 1857-M
- 1857-S
- 1857-F
05
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
06
If you responded "No" to the question above, would you be able to obtain a Washington StateDriver's License within 30 days of hire, if selected?
- Yes
- No
07
This is a 12hr/wk. position and the available schedules are posted in the job description. Note: All shifts worked at the library change based on business needs. KCLS does not hire seasonal staff for summer-only work. Can you work this year-round schedule as-is with no tweaks or minor adjustments expected?
- Yes
- No
08
The King County Library System works to offer library materials that represent a wide range of community interests. This is one of the foundations of our policy of intellectual freedom, the idea that each and every patron has the right to choose the materials that interest them. Given this policy of Intellectual Freedom would you both allow and support the fact that patrons have the right to choose what they wish to see, to hear, or to read at the library?
- Yes
- No
09
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
10
Library Pages handle library materials and shelve them accurately and quickly. Pages maintain the general order of the library by straightening books and materials on shelves and by keeping floors and tables clean and orderly. Pages may witness or experience negative patron behavior. Work is performed mostly indoors and may on occasion be performed outdoors. Work hours vary and may include weekends and evenings. Hours may change periodically.Given this, why are you interested in working as a Library Page at KCLS?
11
As a Library Page you would shelf-read (like proofreading), pay close attention to details, file alphanumerically, and shelf-stock, among other duties. Please provide examples of things you do or have done in the past that use similar skills.
12
Can you work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, which may change periodically?
- Yes
- No
13
As indicated in the posting, applicants are asked to attach a cover letter and current resume detailing your relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to the position. Have you done this?
- Yes - I have attached my resume and cover letter.
- No - I understand my application is considered incomplete without the required materials.
14
The screening process at KCLS includes application review, interviews, and references. If selected to proceed after interviews, I acknowledge that KCLS may reach out to my listed references without notifying me beforehand.
- Yes
15
Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select all that apply.
- KCLS Social Media (Facebook or Twitter)
- American Library Association (ALA)
- Washington Library Association (WLA)
- Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
- Seattle Public Libraries (SPL)
- Sno-Isle Libraries
- Pierce County Libraries
- Indeed.com
- WorkSource
- Government Jobs (public sector job site)
- Referral from KCLS Staff Member
- Job Interest Email Notification
- Other
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