Term Limited Temporary - Children's Services Librarian - Des Moines - 30 Hours
Term Limited Temporary - Children's Services Librarian - Des Moines - 30 Hours
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General Position Summary
JOB NUMBER:
King County Library System (KCLS) is looking for a Term-Limited Temporary Childrens Services Librarian to serve the Des Moines community.
As a ChildrensServices Librarian you will provide a variety of professional in-library out-of-library and online programs and services in support of children in the Des Moines community. You will have the opportunity to:
- Facilitate programs and services for children
- Manage KCLS materials to meet the educational recreational and information needs of the community
- 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 a Childrens Services Librarian youll be helping KCLS keep pace with expanding communities and rapidly-changing technologies. More importantly you will have an integral role in upholding KCLSs longstanding tradition of exceptional service.
This Term-Limited Temporary opportunity is currently to serve until January 5th 2026 with the potential of extension.
This opportunity is open to non-KCLS staff who meet the minimum requirements. The role is benefits eligible and will become union represented if the duration of the assignment exceeds 90 days.
Applicants mustattach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed.Schedule:
Tuesday12:10-8:10pmThursday9:10-5:10pm
Friday9:40-5:40pm
Saturday10:10-6:10pm
All shifts in Des Moines Library
About King County Library System (KCLS):
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and 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 1000 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.
KCLSwelcomes 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 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.
- Creates develops directs delivers and evaluates relevant services and programs including co-creating programs with the community.
- Develops relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations including civic business education and cultural communities.
- 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.
- Participates in community activities by providing information answering questions and discussing community needs for services. Represents the Library and makes public presentations.
- 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.
- 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 childrens teen and adult services. Assists and educates patrons in the use of library technology resources.
- Promotes and supports Intellectual Freedom principles with staff and patrons. Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
- Promotes and supports KCLSs 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.
- 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.
- Creates and provides relevant and timely communications.
- Participates in collection development and maintenance activities.
Secondary Duties:
- Initiates participates and collaborates in the library profession beyond KCLS. Maintains professional expertise in order to provide relevant public service.
- Initiates participates and collaborates with KCLS staff on projects and committees.
- Participates in activities such as staff meetings committee work and trainings.
- 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.
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 celebrate their own and team members strengths and differences.Desired Minimum Qualification
- 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. Childrens Teen Adult Services).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Washington State Librarians Certificate.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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.
Employment Type
Temp
