Library Page - Library

LIBRARY PAGE - 8005 - 20 HOURS

GRADE - 101

PAY RANGE - $18.87 - $26.90/hr

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs simple, routine clerical and light manual work in the operation of a library; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide routine clerical support and light manual work to key library personnel in addition to customer service to the public. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Clears circulation service desk areas of checked-in materials; returns library materials to their proper location in the library;
• Keeps library materials neat and in proper order;
• Secures specified books for patrons or for use in making up collections;
• Assists library staff with special projects including document delivery, program set-up, reorganization and cleaning of library shelves, light typing, and a variety of other duties as needed;
• Restocks supplies at the circulation desk;
• Retrieves materials from external book drops, sorts, and transfers materials to circulation desks;
• Transfers in-transit materials from service desks to circulation workroom for inter-library requests;
• Completes minor mending of books and other reading material, as needed;
• Attaches date due pockets and security tags on books and other reading material;
• Searches for items that have been declared missing;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment;
• Some knowledge of modern office filing systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Fourteen years of age or older; and
• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, or currently enrolled in high school; and
• Zero to two years of experience in a library environment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone and related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to turn, reach and grasp repetitively;
• Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently and 5 pounds consistently;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to climb steps and ladders and to stand for extended periods.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to transport materials within areas of the library buildings and from one library location to another.