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Teen Services Librarian - Renton Highlands

Job in Renton, King County, Washington, 98056, USA
Listing for: King County Library System
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Bilingual, Library
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Teen Services Librarian - Renton Highlands - 40 Hours

Teen Services Librarian

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King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a community-oriented and enthusiastic Teen Services Librarian to provide service to the Riverview Region of King County libraries, serving the cities and surrounding neighborhoods of Renton, Renton Highlands, Mercer Island, Skyway, Newcastle, and Issaquah. This position will primarily serve the Renton and Renton Highlands communities.

The Teen Services Librarian performs a variety of professional in‑library, out‑of‑library, and online programs and services in support of teens, caregivers, families, schools and other organizations serving children and teens in the assigned region. The role provides assistance with basic and in‑depth technological and informational assistance by phone, in‑person, and in outreach locations. The position also participates in the selection and maintenance of KCLS materials in their region to meet the unique educational, recreational, and information needs of the community.

Schedule
  • Tuesday, 11:15am‑7:15pm at Renton Library
  • Wednesday, 12:15pm‑8:15pm at Renton Highlands Library
  • Thursday, 10:15am‑6:15pm at Renton Highlands Library
  • Friday, 10:15am‑6:15pm at Renton Highlands Library
  • Saturday, 10:15am‑6:15pm at Renton Highlands Library
About King County Library System (KCLS)

KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. 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 staff serve 50 community library locations and patron engagement through 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 DEI assessment, almost half of the residents in our service area identify as BIPOC, and roughly one‑third speak a language other than English as their first language. KCLS values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please call (425) 369‑3224 or email employment for assistance. KCLS ensures equal opportunities for all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Essential Duties / Major Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Engages with the community and target service population using many delivery methods and promotes the use of materials, services, and programs.
  • Participates in community activities by providing information, answering questions, and discussing community needs; represents the Library and makes public presentations.
  • Identifies and stays current with service area needs and plans information for the service population; identifies future needs and trends.
  • Provides and responds to in‑depth readers’ advisory, informational and specialty service questions; assists and educates patrons in the use of library technology resources.
  • Promotes and supports Intellectual Freedom principles; resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
  • Promotes and supports KCLS’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values; centers the experiences of people most affected by structural inequities.
  • Mentors, trains, and models for other staff; works closely with the Public Services Assistant.
  • 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, maintaining professional expertise.
  • 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.
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