Library Page

Library Page

$16.24 per hour

(Onsite)

Closing Date: August 21, 2025

The City of Falls Church is recruiting for two year-round library pages to work 5 or 10 hours each week (including weekends) at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (MRSPL). This is routine work and includes basic clerical duties which are performed under supervision of library staff.  All library pages are part of the Library Circulation Department. This announcement may be used to fill other library page vacancies at MRSPL consisting of at least 5 hours per week.

MRSPL’s vision is to create a sustainable, informed, and caring community of lifelong learners. Our mission is to support the community, inspire discovery, and promote literacy. To learn more about our 125-year history, visit our website and be a part of an organization that is passionate about community engagement and innovative library services!

Responsibilities:

• Shelve books and other library materials according to the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetically;
• Shift, straighten, re-shelve, and shelf-read materials to keep the collection tidy and easy to find;
• Limited public service including directional questions as required;
• Clean books and shelves as needed;
• Collect book drop as necessary;
• Check in materials as necessary;
• Identify damaged materials on shelf and during the check-in process to be evaluated by selectors;
• Assist with collection inventory;
• Assist with curbside deliveries;
• Perform related tasks as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age;
• Able to pass a brief shelving quiz related to different organizational sections of the library;
• Able to accurately sort using the Dewey Decimal System and alphabet to shelve books accordingly;
• Some experience with the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library;
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Good communication skills and detail oriented;
• Self-starter with good organizational skills;
• Able to work independently;
• Demonstrates customer service skills;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Library staff and patrons.

Hours:  Five or 10 hours each week on weekends and weekdays.  This announcement may be used to fill other temporary page vacancies at MRSPL consisting of at least 5 hours per week.

Salary:  $16.24 per hour. This is a temporary, year-round position with no benefits.

Deadline and How to Apply: 

This position closes on August 21, 2025.  Applications received after that date will not be considered.

To apply, please complete the online application at www.fallschurchva.gov/jobs and upload your cover letter and resume.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at HRTeam@fallschurchva.gov or 703-248-5127.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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