King County Library System
Library Page - Covington - 12 Hours
King County Library System, Covington, Washington, United States
Salary:
$21.16 - $24.44 Hourly Location :
Covington, WA Job Type:
Regular Part-Time Job Number:
2025-00154 Department:
Rainier Region - AP/AU/BD/CO/EN/MK Division:
Covington Opening Date:
09/04/2025 Closing Date:
9/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Union Represented:
Yes
General Position Summary
Job Number: 2025-00154 King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking onedetail-oriented
Library Page
to provide service to the
Covington
Library,
which is located in the
Rainier
Region
of King County libraries.
The
Library Page
handles and shelves of library materials in an accurate and timely manner. In this position, you will have the opportunity to maintain 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. Schedule:
Wednesday: 5:15-8:15pm
Thursday: 2:15-6:15pm
Saturday: 1:15-6:15pm All shifts in Covington
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
Required:
Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.
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, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.
Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes 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 values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.
KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.
Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email
KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.
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 may include outdoor tasks such as managing exterior book drops or removing light debris from walking, landscaped or parking areas. May encounter situations that involve patrons with 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 twelve (12) 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. Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits 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. Other Benefits
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 you 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 employee?
Yes No
03
Are you able to work the schedule as described in the job posting?
Yes No
04
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
Yes No
05
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
06
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. 07
As a library page, you would be doing a portion of your work independently. Please provide examples of projects or tasks you have performed without direct supervision and how you measured your performance. 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
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
10
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 LinkedIn Indeed.com Career Fair (In-Person) Government Jobs (public sector job site) Referral from KCLS Staff Member Job Interest Email Notification Other
Required Question
$21.16 - $24.44 Hourly Location :
Covington, WA Job Type:
Regular Part-Time Job Number:
2025-00154 Department:
Rainier Region - AP/AU/BD/CO/EN/MK Division:
Covington Opening Date:
09/04/2025 Closing Date:
9/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Union Represented:
Yes
General Position Summary
Job Number: 2025-00154 King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking onedetail-oriented
Library Page
to provide service to the
Covington
Library,
which is located in the
Rainier
Region
of King County libraries.
The
Library Page
handles and shelves of library materials in an accurate and timely manner. In this position, you will have the opportunity to maintain 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. Schedule:
Wednesday: 5:15-8:15pm
Thursday: 2:15-6:15pm
Saturday: 1:15-6:15pm All shifts in Covington
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
Required:
Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.
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, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.
Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes 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 values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.
KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.
Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email
KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.
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 may include outdoor tasks such as managing exterior book drops or removing light debris from walking, landscaped or parking areas. May encounter situations that involve patrons with 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 twelve (12) 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. Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits 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. Other Benefits
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 you 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 employee?
Yes No
03
Are you able to work the schedule as described in the job posting?
Yes No
04
Can you (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform the physical requirements of this position as described in the job posting?
Yes No
05
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
06
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. 07
As a library page, you would be doing a portion of your work independently. Please provide examples of projects or tasks you have performed without direct supervision and how you measured your performance. 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
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
10
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 LinkedIn Indeed.com Career Fair (In-Person) Government Jobs (public sector job site) Referral from KCLS Staff Member Job Interest Email Notification Other
Required Question