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Online Applications will be accepted until 200 complete applications are received.  
 
The Pasadena Public Library seeks energetic, diligent, customer service oriented candidates who will promote a positive library experience to all users and visitors in our City's libraries. In addition to creating a warm and welcoming library experience to all users, candidates are expected to maintain organized shelves and a clean and orderly space. We are interested in individuals that enjoy creating a customer friendly environment and who are comfortable working independently as well as with the public. Attention to detail is essential for success in this position. Comfort with technology is desirable.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Accurately shelve materials according to established library systems, alphabetize, read, perform simple arithmetic, and maintain an orderly library.  
• Provide friendly, enthusiastic customer service to a wide variety of patrons and co-workers, in person and over the telephone.
• Perform circulation-related tasks, including check-in and check-out of materials.
• Possess a passion for serving the community and working with people.
•  Obtain materials from the collection for patrons and staff on request. 
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Support co-workers in providing excellent customer service, programs, and outreach.
• Consistently surveys the library, keeping tables and spaces in order and tidy, straightens and shifts materials as needed.  
• Performs routine clerical duties, which may include filing and the operation of a variety of office equipment such as a computer terminal, copy machine, scanning equipment, etc.
• Push heavy book trucks and bins. 
• Carry heavy bound volumes and equipment up and down stairs. 
• Set up rooms for programs and meetings. 
• Runs errands and distributes mail.  
• Performs other related work as necessary.

COMPETENCIES 
  The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Action & Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.

Library Pages work a varied, part-time schedule including Friday, Saturday, Sunday and evening hours. Some positions may require a valid Class C driver's license or alternative transportation if the job duties require work assignments between different libraries in Pasadena.