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King County Library System is a library for King County, Washington, United States. They have been in operation since 1942. They strive to inspire the people of king county to be successful. Some library services include; library cards, newsletters, museum passes, interlibrary loans, welcoming centers, and others. The King County Library System offers jobs in the following departments; research, information technology, customer service, operations, and others. The employee benefits package includes; health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, retirement plan, and much more.

Government
$100M to $500M
Large
Multiple locations
Libraries & Archives Companies
1942
Bill Ptacek
What departments King County Library System employees work at?
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other occupation39.5%
Administrative - Other33.2%
Education - Other27.3%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do King County Library System employees have before joining?
Years of experience at King County Library System: Newcomers: 26%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 24%, Veterans: 35%. King County Library System employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did King County Library System employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before King County Library System: Green River Community College, King County, Kitsap Regional Library. Typical King County Library System employees have worked at Green River Community College.
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Green River Community College
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Kitsap Regional Library
What industries did King County Library System employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of King County Library System: Libraries & Archives Companies, Colleges / Universities, Niche Education, Elementary & Secondary School, Niche Retailers. King County Library System employees most likely come from a Libraries & Archives Companies industry background.
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Where did King County Library System employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at King County Library System: Small: 31%, Medium: 27%, Large: 42%. Most King County Library System employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at King County Library System study?
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Where did employees at King County Library System study?
Bellevue College
San Jose State University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at King County Library System?
Time employed at King County Library System: <1: 8%, 1-3: 19%, 4-8: 30%, 9-13: 20%, 14-20: 14%, 20+: 9%. Most King County Library System employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does King County Library System rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at King County Library System: 36.0% Male and 64.0% Female. Age ratio at King County Library System: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 30%, 31-40: 37%, 41-50: 17%, 51-60: 14%, 60+: 2%. King County Library System rates - 5.0% more female than the industry average. Most King County Library System employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does King County Library System rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at King County Library System: medium. King County Library System ranks medium for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do King County Library System employees go on to work at?
Future employers of King County Library System: Amazon, Costco, Dakota County, DeEtta Jones & Associates, Echo Service. People who work at King County Library System most typically go on to work for the Amazon.
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Costco
Dakota County
DeEtta Jones & Associates
Echo Service

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When was King County Library System established?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
1942.
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gender breakdown at King County Library System?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
gender ratio is 64.0% female, 36.0% male.
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What industry does King County Library System belong to?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Computer/Internet, Government/Civil Service/Military, Education/Training, Executive Management, Non-Profit/Volunteering.
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Where’s King County Library System’s HQ located?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
The HQ is at Issaquah, WA.
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What is the annual revenue of King County Library System?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
I believe they make around $100m to $500m a year.
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anyone knows who the CEO is at King County Library System?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
yep, it’s Bill Ptacek
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How long do people usually work for King County Library System?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did King County Library System employees work for?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Large companies before King County Library System.
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How often do employees get promoted at King County Library System ?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
advancement opportunities are medium
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving King County Library System?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Amazon, Costco, Dakota County, DeEtta Jones & Associates, Echo Service, Pierce County Library System, Sno-Isle Libraries, The Seattle Public Library.
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Who are the top previous employers of King County Library System employees?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Green River Community College, King County, Kitsap Regional Library, Pierce County Library System, Sno-Isle Libraries, Starbucks, The Seattle Public Library, University of Washington.
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How old are King County Library System’s employees in general?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
around 31-40.
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Where did most of King County Library System employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Bellevue College, San Jose State University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Washington State University, Western Washington University.
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can some pleasee help me wiht the interview qss🥺
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10 months ago
I would recommed that u know alot about ur field and the job u r applying for🙄
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10 months ago
The qs ere kinda unique like Describe a project you developed or promoted and what was your process? etc
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Having a nice wokr envionremnt is the best thing about a company. So hows the work enviorement here like?
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10 months ago
Peers and staff are positive and encouraging creating a stimulating environment🤗
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10 months ago
The work is challenging but low-pressure environment at the same time, i would say tht it would be great fo someone who likees a laid back or medium paced enviormnet😙
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Is there any kind of felxiblity in the schedule?
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10 months ago
Supprotive managmenet thus accomodating schedule👌
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10 months ago
I worked here for a few months a while ago and back then the hrs were flexible 😁
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Curious abot how the managers and the managemnt treats the ppl here😅
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10 months ago
I am glad that my manager adn the management overall is very supportive, altho i do think tht they micro-manage alot which can get kinda annoying sometimws😅
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10 months ago
Great management! There were never any issues when I needed clarifecation or help😄
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I am curious about the health ebnefits the offer here🤔
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9 months ago
It is the best healht insurance I have ever had and I am so grateful!
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9 months ago
Heakth benfists r only for ppl wokring more than 20 hrs😩
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Is the salsary worht the effort and hard work??😕
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10 months ago
The pay is just okay ig, wouldnt mind some type of increase in it😅
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10 months ago
The salary is worth the work and effort! I have a veri decent and competitive pay😊
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Having good work benefits is akways a plus point, hope they have those here🤞
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10 months ago
Very nice benefits package for 20-40 hour per week employees 😌
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10 months ago
If you work less than 20 hours,u get alt of other beenfits but no health benefits or retirement.Altho you get health insurance if you work more than 20 hours 🙄
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I really hope i get to wokr with some nice cowrkers here.. 🤞
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9 months ago
Tthe people were wonderful to work with. It is a good place to work for😄
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9 months ago
I had some toruble when i first oined but people have been very kind and accepting anf helped me alot, and I truly enjoy working here😇
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How the wokr culture like aorunf here?
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10 months ago
Not so great culture in my pov😕
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10 months ago
The work culture could definitely use some imprivment😩
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I heard tht they have some nice advacnement oppurtunites,hope tht true😅
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10 months ago
Path to advancement is long and can be difficult to navigate, but is achiveable tho if u r willing to put in the efforts requiredd🙂
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10 months ago
The drawback is it's really hard to advance here in my veiw😩
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