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Library Page
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking one detail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Bothell Library, which is located in the Alder 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. Schedule: Thursday 2:15-6:15 PM, Friday 2:15-6:15 PM, Saturday 2:15-6:15 PM. All shifts worked at Bothell Library. Note: Minor applicants must review the above work schedule to ensure compliance with Washington State's hour and schedule rules. More information can be found at
https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/how-to-hire-minors . 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. KCLS 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. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities: 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. 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.
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking one detail-oriented Library Page to provide service to the Bothell Library, which is located in the Alder 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. Schedule: Thursday 2:15-6:15 PM, Friday 2:15-6:15 PM, Saturday 2:15-6:15 PM. All shifts worked at Bothell Library. Note: Minor applicants must review the above work schedule to ensure compliance with Washington State's hour and schedule rules. More information can be found at
https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/how-to-hire-minors . 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. KCLS 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. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities: 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. 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.