Library Page - On Call
City of TualatinSummary
The City of Tualatin is recruiting for on-call Library Pages. The incumbents will check in, sort, and shelve library materials, and perform clerical work as needed.
Come join our customer-friendly, enthusiastic team in our award-winning library, and assist in keeping our library a vibrant part of the community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Shelves books and materials in appropriate stacks or locations, and maintains correct shelving order.
Pulls and processes items on reserve. Maintains the holds shelf using county-issues reports. Runs and acts upon reports to find library materials.
Checks library materials in; ensures that materials are complete and undamaged upon return.
Conducts basic title/author searches on library catalog and directs patrons to the item; place simple holds on items not currently available. Answers patron questions about the holds process.
Assists and directs volunteers; participates in recognition and appreciation of volunteers.Ability to build and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with staff and vendors, and any position-relevant citizen group, board or committee.
Qualifications
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Computer Skills: Ability to operate a personal computer. Knowledge of current software applications related to the functions and operations of a public Library. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to navigate and utilize the Internet.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English in oral and written form. Ability to respond to inquiries from patrons, volunteers and coworkers.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to sort and organize items numerically and alphabetically.
Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the mechanics of library operation, or ability to acquire that knowledge through training. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including computer skills. Ability to service the public in a friendly yet businesslike manner. Ability to learn new tasks. Ability to organize. Ability to type and spell accurately. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 16 years of age. Additional Information
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must be able to move heavy wheeled carts requiring the ability to push or pull with 35 pounds of force. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and push/pull up to 16-20 pounds initially, 10-15 pounds sustained, 25-35 pounds up ramps and over thresholds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Duties of this position are performed in an indoor environment, involving heavy public contact, frequent interruption and with a usually moderate noise level. Duties of this position require a willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
HOW TO APPLY:
The City of Tualatin is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination, and rigorously strives to increase diversity and inclusion. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tualatinor.
The successful candidate will be subject to pre-placement reference, criminal background checks, and a physical screening.