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LIBRARY PAGE, 48% - SOUTHWEST REGIONAL - 40001803; 40006475

Durham County Government · Durham, NC · 3 days ago
Education$19.22–$19.75/hrPart-time

General Description

Maintains the appearance of books, materials and space in the library and provides routine customer service to library patrons.

Essential Functions

  • Loads books and materials onto book carts and arranges them in alphabetical or numerical order for shelving
  • Places books and materials on shelves in the proper order and reviews shelves for items that are out of place
  • Organizes and shifts materials on shelves to reduce and eliminate crowding
  • Empties book returns and checks in library materials
  • Picks up books and materials that are no longer in use from tables and chairs and returns to proper location
  • Pulls customer holds and stocks library displays
  • Clears away trash and debris on shelves
  • Directs patrons to various parts of the library
  • Affords assistance with special projects that support the library’s strategic plan
  • Performs related tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Some knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
  • Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to push fully loaded book carts and to lift and carry moderate weights
  • Ability to work cooperatively with all library patrons and employees
  • Demonstrates good judgment, accuracy orderliness, and reliability
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to sixteen years of age and completion of tenth grade.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak Spanish

Physical Demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Work involves standing, squatting, stooping, bending, and lifting as well as pushing fully loaded book carts. Unavoidable Hazards (work Environment): None

Special Certifications And Licenses

None

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.

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