Library Page I

Are you dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about working in a busy community library? If so, consider joining our staff as a Library Page I. Library Pages help keep the library running smoothly by processing, sorting, and shelving returned materials. Other tasks may include retrieving items returned through the book drop, searching for missing items or requests, and making sure the items on the shelves are organized correctly. 

1. Performs alphanumeric sorting and filing tasks.
2. Arranges returned materials on book trucks and shelves them in proper order.
3. Empties book drop, puts appropriate items through the sorter, and takes the remaining items to the proper place for check in.
4. Checks in returned materials using the automated circulation system and routes materials appropriately.
5. Performs check-in and holds procedures when scheduled and as necessary.
6. Performs searches for items on the trace and/or pick list reports.
7. Assists with library events and displays.
8. Shelf-reads and straightens materials on the shelves or in the collection while shelving and in other assigned areas
9. Answers directional questions and refers and non-directional questions to the appropriate staff members.
10. Performs all other work as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons.
2. Ability to follow detailed directions.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality of library patron information.
4. Ability to maintain a regular work schedule.
5. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work.
6. Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order, and to develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal and other systems of library materials arrangement.
7. Ability to understand and perform assigned library procedures.
8. Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with the public, peers and supervisors.
9. Possess a working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.

Additional requirements
1. Ability to apply technical knowledge.
2. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: effectively follow instructions from supervisor, verbally and in written form.
3. Time management: set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.
4. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
5. Communication skills: effectively communicate ideas and information both in written and verbal form.
6. Mathematical ability: Calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) without the aid of a calculator.
7. Reading ability: effectively read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports, directions, and bulletins, etc.

Education and Experience
1. Education equivalent to a junior in high school.
2. Eligible for a child labor permit, if required.
3. No experience required.

Environmental/Working Conditions
1. Flexible work hours; daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
2. Inside work environment.

Physical Demands
1. Bending/twisting, reaching.
2. Ascending and descending short footstool.
3. Picking up and shelving books.
4. Lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or less.
5. Pushing and pulling objects weighing 300-400 pounds on wheels.
6. Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
7. Reaching down to the ground and up to 80 inches in height with the aid of a footstool.
8. Near vision needed to read faded type, font size 12 or smaller on item labels.

Equipment Used
Book truck for transporting materials to proper areas for reshelving, sorting machine to check in items, photocopier, computer, label maker, CD/DVD resurfacing machine, stepstool, and other equipment used to process materials.

Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the City of Verona to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, place of birth, age handicap, sexual orientation or veteran status, and to base all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity.  To this end, the City of Verona will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, place of birth, age, handicap, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or veteran status, and will ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.