Teen Services Librarian - Sammamish and Fall City - 40 Hours Job at King County

King County Library System (KCLS) in Washington State is seeking a community-oriented and enthusiastic Teen Services Librarian to provide service to the Cascade Region of King County libraries, which includes community libraries serving the cities and surrounding neighborhoods of Fall City, North Bend, Redmond, Snoqualmie, and Sammamish. This position will primarily serve the Sammamish and Fall City communities.

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.

General Position Summary

Performs a variety of professional programs and services that are reflective of, and responsive to, community needs and assets. Participates in management of KCLS materials to meet the educational, recreational, and information needs of the community. Develops and delivers inclusive and equitable, community-led programs and services. Develops collaborative relationships, programs, and services in partnership with community members and organizations. Provides patrons with basic technological and in-depth informational assistance. Represents KCLS within the larger community.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:

1. Creates, develops, directs, delivers, and evaluates relevant services and programs, including co-creating programs with the community.
2. Develops relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations, including civic, business, education, and cultural communities.
3. Engages with the community and target service population (e.g., children, teens, adults) using many delivery methods. Promotes the use of materials, services, and programs to the community.
4. Participates in community activities by providing information, answering questions, and discussing community needs for services. Represents the Library and makes public presentations.
5. Identifies and stays current with service area and understands their informational needs and interests. Plans and organizes information for use by service population. Identifies future needs and trends for information services.
6. 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 resources.
7. Promotes and supports Intellectual Freedom principles with staff and patrons. Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
8. Promotes and supports KCLS’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values with staff and patrons. Centers the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work.
9. Mentors, trains, and models for other staff. Works closely with the Public Services Assistant (PSA) position in support of excellence in informational and readers’ advisory services.
10. Creates and provides relevant and timely communications.
11. Participates in collection development and maintenance activities.

Education/Experience:

• Masters of Library and Information Science degree, or equivalency, from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship.
• Evidence of training, experience, or study in an area of service specialty (e.g., Children’s, Teen, Adult Services).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Washington State Librarian’s Certificate.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

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 the 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:

Work is performed in a typical library environment and in the community for engagement activities. Interactions with individuals that involve behavior issues may occur. Incumbent must be available for a varied work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, which may change periodically. Extensive travel within the service area is required.