Children's Services Librarian Cascade Region 40 Hours

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King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a community-oriented and enthusiastic Childrens Services Librarianto serve the Cascade Region libraries. The Cascade Region includes the following libraries:

• Fall City
• North Bend
• Redmond
• Sammamish
• Snoqualmie

The Childrens Services Librariandelivers a wide range of professional in-library outreach and online programs and services for children caregivers families schools and community organizations. This role provides both basic and in-depth informational and technology assistance in person by phone and at outreach locations. The position also contributes to the selection and maintenance of regional KCLS materials to support the educational recreational and informational needs of the community. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to stay organized particularly when budgeting and coordinating events and programs.

Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in public service.
• Value collaborative relationships with community members partner organizations and colleagues across KCLS.
• Respond to the evolving needs of King County residents by developing and delivering programs and services that reflect the unique needs of diverse populations.

As aChildrens Services Librarian you will help KCLS keep pace with growing communities and rapidly changing technologies. Most importantly you will play a key role in upholding KCLSs 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.

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.

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 childrens 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 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.
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.

Secondary Duties:

1. Initiates participates and collaborates in the library profession beyond KCLS. Maintains professional expertise in order to provide relevant public service.
2. Initiates participates and collaborates with KCLS staff on projects and committees.
3. Participates in activities such as staff meetings committee work and trainings.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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

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.