Position Title: Library Page NB

Department: Library and Information Services

Reports To: Workgroup Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Bargaining Unit: None

Pay Grade: FR3

Job Status: Perm/PT

Full-Time Equivalent: 0.38

Position Summary

The Library Page is an entry level position responsible for accurate re-shelving of library books and media in all areas of the library, and for maintaining stacks by shifting materials and shelf-reading to ensure accurate material placement.

Education, Training and Experience – minimum required to proficiently perform the job

Education / higher education: At least High School Freshman or higher

Minimum number of years of directly related experience: None

Education and/or experience preferences: None

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Driver’s License requirement: None Required Endorsements: None

Note - For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations: None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to proficiently perform the job

Knowledge: Comprehend simple verbal instructions and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers

Skills: Manual dexterity in sorting & shelving books.

Abilities: Comprehend simple verbal instructions and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Alphabetize and learn how to put items in Dewey Decimal order. Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with supervisory staff and library clerks on routine tasks and assignments. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. External: Answers routine questions from customers in a courteous and efficient manner.

Authorities and Accountabilities

Level of independent decision making: Minimal-incumbent primarily carries-out instructions and follows established procedures

Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability: None - Position has no accountability for, or authority to make, budgetary or financial decisions.

Span of control: Responsibility for own work (no supervision or leadership expectations)

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsible for the accurate re-shelving of library books and media, in all areas of the library
• Maintains stacks by shifting materials and shelf-reading to ensure accurate material placement
• Collects/and shelves “overflow materials”.
• Empties book drop bins as necessary
• Keeps reading rooms neat and orderly
• Sorts recently checked-in materials and places them in Dewey Decimal or alphabetical order on carts for re-shelving.
• Looks through recently returned books to check for damaged items
• Acts as backup as needed for Circulation Desk duties
• Sets up and puts away furniture for library programs
• May be scheduled/required to work nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Daily activity level: Blend of sedentary and physical work

Physical characteristics: Job requires oral and aural communication; Job requires reading and comprehension of written materials; Job requires normal vision; Must be able to see in dim light; Grasping with hand, gripping; Bending/kneeling/crawling; Lifting/carrying/push/pull up to 20 lbs.

Exposures: None

Extraordinary working conditions: None

Hazardous equipment/machinery used: None

Required personal protective equipment: None