Library Page (Part-Time)

Starting Hiring Range: $14.55 - $17.82, hourly

The purpose of this position is to perform general and clerical library work in support of circulation and customer assistance. 

• Shelves materials, straightens library shelving, checks materials in and out, assists with patron account management.
• Provides assistance to librarian and other library staff as assigned.
• Instructs and assists patrons in using computers and other library equipment.
• Cleans library materials and performs clerical duties.
• All other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred. 

Experience working with the public or in customer service is preferred.

• Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
• Ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes.
• Ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers and applicable software daily including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Laserfiche, and online databases.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all people.
• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias, to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to function as a team member in performing daily duties, developing programs, and dealing with problem situations.
• Knowledge of library procedures, practices and techniques in a public library setting.
• Broad knowledge of library materials.
• Skilled in organization, filing, and sorting.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 w.p.m.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.