Teen Services Librarian - Kingsgate

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Teen Services Librarian - Kingsgate

Salary

$35.13 Hourly

Location

Kirkland, WA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2019-00031

Department

Alder Region - BO/KM/LF/RB/SH

Division

Kingsgate

Opening Date

01/24/2019

Closing Date

2/7/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Union Represented

Yes

General Position Summary

JOB NUMBER: 2019-00031

King County Library System (KCLS) in Washington State is seeking a community-oriented and enthusiastic Teen Services Librarian to provide service to the North region of King County libraries, which includes four unique community libraries serving the cities and surrounding neighborhoods of Kirkland, Bothell and Kenmore.

The Teen Services Librarian position performs a variety of professional in-library, out-of-library, and online programs and services in support of teens, caregivers, families, schools and other organizations serving children and teens in the assigned region. This position provides assistance with basic and in-depth technological and informational assistance by phone, in-person and in outreach locations. This position also participates in selection and maintenance of KCLS materials in their region to meet the unique educational, recreational, and information needs of the community.

The successful candidate will:

  1. Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across KCLS and in the larger community, developing and delivering programs and services which reflect the unique needs of the diverse population served.
  2. Demonstrate respect and support of diversity and inclusion of cultural values, and continually develop cultural awareness and understanding of self and others.
  3. Understand theories of infant, child, and adolescent learning, literacy and brain development, and their implications for public library service.


Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed.

The work schedule for this FT40hr/wk position will be as follows:
Weeks 1 & 3
Sunday, 11:05am - 5:05pm at Kingsgate
Monday, 12:05pm - 9:05pm at Kingsgate
Tuesday, 9am - 6pm at Kenmore
Wednesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore
Thursday, 10am - 6pm at Kingsgate

Weeks 2 & 4
Monday, 1:05pm - 9:05pm at Kingsgate
Tuesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore
Wednesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore
Thursday, 10am - 6pm at Kingsgate
Saturday, 9:05am - 5:05pm at Kenmore

Note: work shifts are subject to change annually.

About King County Library System (KCLS):
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, KCLS creates opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.3 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

KCLS is an independent taxing district funded by voter approved property taxes and governed by a Board of Trustees. Approximately 1,400 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. The service area of KCLS includes the cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.

The King County Library System values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences.  KCLS encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.   We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for this position or to perform the essential functions of this position. 
 
For more information about King County and KCLS, please visit the following links:

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.
  • Creates, develops, directs and delivers relevant services and programs.
  • Engages with the community and special population groups through multiple delivery methods. Promotes the use of materials, services and programs to the community.
  • Participates in community activities by providing information, answering questions and discussing community needs for services. Represents the Library and makes public presentations.
  • Identifies and stays current with KCLS service areas and understands their informational needs and interests. Plans and organizes information for use by unique population groups. Identifies future needs and trends for information services.
  • Provides and responds to in-depth readers' advisory, informational and specialty service questions. Provides depth of knowledge in specialty area or skill set such as children's, teen and adult services. Assists and educates patrons in the use of library technology resource.
  • Promotes, educates and supports Intellectual Freedom principles with staff and patrons. Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
  • Mentors, trains, and models for other staff. Under direction of Supervising Librarian, works closely with the Public Service Assistant (PSA) position to ensure excellence in informational and readers' advisory services.
  • Creates and provides relevant and timely communications.
  • Participates in collection development and maintenance activities.
Secondary Duties:
  • Initiates, participates and collaborates in the library profession beyond KCLS. Maintains professional expertise in order to provide relevant public service.
  • Initiates, participates and collaborates with KCLS staff on projects and committees.
  • Participates in activities such as staff meetings, committee work and trainings.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualification

Education/Experience:

  • Master's of Library Science Degree from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship and Washington State certification as a Librarian is required.
  • Evidence of training, experience, or study in a relevant functional area.
Necessary Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of reference sources, authors, literature, publishers and publications.
  • Knowledge of search strategies and classification systems.
  • Knowledge of services, programs and materials available in public libraries.
  • Knowledge of patron needs and interests.
  • Knowledge of assigned specialty service.
  • Knowledge and support of the principles of Intellectual Freedom.
Ability to:
  • Clearly, succinctly, and effectively communicate ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse population in library, online and in community settings.
  • Adapt to changing needs, recognize and set priorities, and plan, coordinate and organize own work.
  • Use diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain relationships with patrons and staff.
  • Operate with a minimum of supervision and work collaboratively in a team environment to find solutions to problems.
  • Use resources and current library and office technologies relevant to the job duties.
Skill in:
  • Working effectively, with a teamwork orientation, in daily activities as well as addressing problems and unique situations.
  • Using independent judgment and making good decisions when resolving problems relating to patrons/public.
  • Listening to, understanding and interpreting the concerns of patrons.
Special Requirements
  • Washington State Librarian's Certificate
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License
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 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.
  • Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people at all levels, both internally and externally; builds appropriate relationships; interactions are often purposeful and constructive.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity - Can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without the total picture; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty, does not exhibit excessive need to control or track, can 'let go' and move forward in uncertainty.
  • Organizing and Planning - Establishes courses of action for self, can influence others to ensure that work is efficient, appropriately sensitive to real restraints on time and resources. Willing to take a risk.
  • 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands to grasp objects, frequently finger/keyboarding. The employee will frequently stand and walk and reach up to chest level with hands and arms and up to frequently will bend. Occasionally squats, kneels and sits on floor and will seldom crawl. The employee will frequently lift/carry 10 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds and seldom up to 50 pounds and up to frequently push/pull carts using light force.

Work Environment
Performs job in a library or community setting with some hectic or demanding situations. It includes work at a PC monitor. Extended periods of standing are required in some instances. Job involves working a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends, which may change periodically. Encounters situations that involve behavioral issues. Position involves frequent interruptions with maximum flexibility required.

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 ten (10) holidays each year and one (1) floating holiday. Part-time employees are eligible for holiday pay if scheduled to work on that day. 
Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits
Our health insurance plans with Kaiser/Premera/WDS (Washington Dental Service) are offered at 1-3% of co-insurance cost for employee's own coverage for all employees working 20 or more hours per week. Employees may also purchase benefits for dependants 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). Both KCLS and employee contribute toward PERS retirement benefits.
 
Flexible and Daycare Spending Accounts and Heath 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 annually for up to $2,500 in family medical expenses and up to $5,000 in child care needs.  KCLS provides annual employer contribution to Heath Saving Account.
 
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
All the employees working 20 hours per week or more qualify for the group term life insurance benefit equal to one times their annual salary. In addition employees working 40 hours receive long-term insurance.
 
Optional/Voluntary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the following voluntary benefits:
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - You can supplement any other retirement benefits you may have be setting aside pre-tax dollars in this retirement savings account.
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance 
Other Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - This employer-sponsored program is a confidential counseling assessment and referral service. The EAP offers employees and their families' personal and professional counseling, information on health and wellness topics, and more.
  • 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, van pool as well as provide Guaranteed Ride Home.
  • Tuition Assistance - KCLS encourages employees to pursue college, associate and graduate degrees and certificated programs where such education and knowledge may be useful to KCLS. Tuition assistance, as funding permits, is available to all employees.
 

01
Please fill out both the application and this questionnaire completely. Any false or incomplete answers (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 understand that 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 Librarian with regular, assigned authorized hours (not a substitute)?
  • Yes
  • No
04
The physical demands of a Librarian include the following: This position is constantly using hands to grasp objects, frequently finger/keyboarding. The employee will frequently stand and walk and reach up to chest level with hands and arms and up to frequently will bend. Occasionally squats, kneels and sits on floor and will seldom crawl. The employee will frequently lift/carry 10 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds and seldom up to 50 pounds and up to frequently push/pull carts using light force. Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described above?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a Master's of Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) degree from an ALA accredited school?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have a Washington State Librarian Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered "No" to the question above, are you willing to obtain a Washington State Librarian Certification immediately upon employment as a Librarian begins?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you responded "No" to the above question, would you be able to obtain a Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire, if selected?
  • Yes
  • No
10
The work schedule for this FT40hr/wk position will be as follows: Weeks 1 & 3 Sunday, 11:05am - 5:05pm at Kingsgate Monday, 12:05pm - 9:05pm at Kingsgate Tuesday, 9am - 6pm at Kenmore Wednesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore Thursday, 10am - 6pm at Kingsgate Weeks 2 & 4 Monday, 1:05pm - 9:05pm at Kingsgate Tuesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore Wednesday, 10am - 6pm at Kenmore Thursday, 10am - 6pm at Kingsgate? Saturday, 9:05am - 5:05pm at Kenmore Note: work shifts are subject to change annually. Are you able to work the following schedule for this position as-is?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in delivering reference, reader's advisory, and information services in a library. If you have no experience please indicate "None".
  • 5+ Years
  • 3 - 5 Years
  • 1 - 3 Years
  • Less than 1 Year
  • None
12
If you indicated that you have experience in the question above, please describe your relevant experience in detail including the specific timeframe, position held, and organization you worked for at the time.
13
Please describe an example of your experience working in a diverse environment or as a part of a diverse work team. Remember that diversity can be of all kinds.
14
Have you reached out to another agency or individual in order to form a community partnership, as a part of your job or outside of work?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please describe how your outreach plan would have changed if the partners had not responded to your idea.
16
How do you believe your prior work or volunteer/personal experience has especially qualified you to work as a Teen Services Librarian at KCLS?
17
Please describe why you are interested in this specific Librarian position and in serving the greater Kenmore and Kirkland communities.
18
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
19
As indicated in the posting, applicants are asked to attach a current resume and cover letter explaining why they are interested in 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.
20
Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select all that apply.
  • KCLS Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Washington Library Association (WLA)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
  • Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC)
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed.com
  • Government Jobs (public sector job site)
  • Job Interest Email Notification
  • Referral from KCLS staff member

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