King County Library System
Library Page Issaquah - 12 hours Job at King County Library System in Issaquah
King County Library System, Issaquah, WA, United States
Salary: $19.38 - $23.56 Hourly
Location : Issaquah, WA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00176
Department: Riverview Region - IS/MI/NC/RH/RN/SW
Division: Issaquah
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Union Represented: Yes
General Position Summary
JOB NUMBER 2024-00176
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking onedetail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Issaquah Library, which is located in the Riverview 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 details, be able to sort in alpha-numeric order, and will be able to effectively manage time to maximize productivity.
The following work schedule is available:
Schedule:
Week 1-4
Wednesday 11:15 am - 3:15 pm
Friday 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
Saturday 10:15 am - 2:15 pm
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 reasonable accommodation to apply, please email
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.
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:
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/pull with light force to straighten books.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily indoors, though the position requires the removal of 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 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?
02
Are you a current KCLS staff member in the 1857 union?
03
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please select which 1857 union you are in:
04
Are you a current KCLS staff member still in your probationary period?
05
Can you work the following schedule as-is: Wednesday: 11:15 am - 3:15 pmFriday: 9:15 am -1:15 pm Saturday: 10:15 am - 2:15 pm•All shifts worked at Issaquah LibraryNote: All shifts may change based on business needs. Work hours vary and may include evenings and weekends. Hours may change periodically. KCLS does not hire seasonal staff for summer-only work.
06
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
07
The screening process at KCLS includes application review, interviews, and references. I acknowledge that KCLS may contact my listed references without notifying me beforehand.
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
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. Please tell us why are you interested in working as a Library Page at KCLS.
10
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.
11
Acknowledgement of requirements: A KCLS application must be completed (including education & employment history), as stated on the Employment Page. I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, KCLS will not consider me for this position.
12
Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Please select all that apply.
Required Question
Location : Issaquah, WA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00176
Department: Riverview Region - IS/MI/NC/RH/RN/SW
Division: Issaquah
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Union Represented: Yes
General Position Summary
JOB NUMBER 2024-00176
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking onedetail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Issaquah Library, which is located in the Riverview 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 details, be able to sort in alpha-numeric order, and will be able to effectively manage time to maximize productivity.
The following work schedule is available:
Schedule:
Week 1-4
Wednesday 11:15 am - 3:15 pm
Friday 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
Saturday 10:15 am - 2:15 pm
- All shifts worked at Issaquah Library.
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 reasonable accommodation to apply, please email
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.
- Participates in activities such as committee work, training, staff meetings, etc.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
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.
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/pull with light force to straighten books.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily indoors, though the position requires the removal of 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 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 in the 1857 union?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please select which 1857 union you are in:
- 1857-P
- 1857-M
- 1857-S
- 1857-F
04
Are you a current KCLS staff member still in your probationary period?
- Yes
- No
05
Can you work the following schedule as-is: Wednesday: 11:15 am - 3:15 pmFriday: 9:15 am -1:15 pm Saturday: 10:15 am - 2:15 pm•All shifts worked at Issaquah LibraryNote: All shifts may change based on business needs. Work hours vary and may include evenings and weekends. Hours may change periodically. KCLS does not hire seasonal staff for summer-only work.
- Yes
- No
06
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
07
The screening process at KCLS includes application review, interviews, and references. I acknowledge that KCLS may contact my listed references without notifying me beforehand.
- Yes
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
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. Please tell us why are you interested in working as a Library Page at KCLS.
10
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.
11
Acknowledgement of requirements: A KCLS application must be completed (including education & employment history), as stated on the Employment Page. I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, KCLS will not consider me for this position.
- Yes
12
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
- Career Fair (In-Person)
- Government Jobs (public sector job site)
- Referral from KCLS Staff Member
- Job Interest Email Notification
- Other
Required Question