What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Services Librarian Job at King County Library System in Redmond position at King County Library System?
JOB NUMBER : 2025-00005
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a community-oriented and collaborative Adult Services Librarian to provide service in the Redmond Library.
The Adult Services Librarian performs a variety of professional in-library, out-of-library, and online programs and services in support of the adult population in the Cascade region. Librarians develop and deliver inclusive and equitable, community-led programs and services. This position represents KCLS within the community, building collaborative relationships, programs, and services in partnership with community members and organizations. Librarians also help to manage KCLS materials to meet the educational, recreational, and information needs of the community. These positions provide patrons with basic technological and in-depth informational assistance.
Successful candidates will :
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public service.
- Value building collaborative relationships with community members and organizations, as well as colleagues across KCLS.
- Be responsive to the emerging needs of King County residents, developing and delivering programs and services that reflect the unique needs of diverse populations.
As an Adult Services Librarian, you’ll be helping KCLS keep pace with expanding communities and rapidly-changing technologies. More importantly, you will have an integral role in upholding KCLS’s longstanding tradition of exceptional 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.
Schedule :
Sunday : 10 : 15 am - 6 : 15 pm
Monday : 10 : 15 am - 6 : 15 pm
Tuesday : 12 : 15 pm - 8 : 15 pm
Wednesday : 12 : 15 pm - 8 : 15 pm
Thursday : 10 : 15 am - 6 : 15 pm
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 employment@kcls.org .
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.
Essential Duties / Major Responsibilities :
Secondary Duties :
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.
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 / Collaborating : Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrates their own and team member’s strengths and differences.
Education / Experience :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
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 :
Work is performed in a typical library environment and in the community for engagement activities. Interactions with individuals that involve behaviors 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.
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