Library Page

All current Library Page positions are part-time, 20 hours per week. This recruitment is for future vacancies; the eligible list will be used to fill openings as they occur.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, shelves, shifts, and ensures library materials are correctly arranged following established procedures.
• Searches shelves for various library materials.
• Performs light clean-up within the library, such as picking up litter, emptying waste receptacles, light maintenance on library equipment, and restocking public office and restroom supplies.
• Empties book drop and assists with electronically checking-in and resetting computer codes on library items.
• Packs, unpacks, and distributes library shipments and newspapers; uses automated materials handling system to process shipments and returned items.
• Labels, tapes, and stamps library materials.
• Uses copy machine to copy and collate.
• Assists in opening and closing procedures.
• Participates in meetings and safety trainings and follows library rules and guidelines.
• Assists in setting up community rooms for programs.
• Assists patrons in loading and unloading library materials and donations to and from vehicles.
• Assists patrons with basic questions related to materials, equipment, and services and refers patrons to appropriate staff for more extensive questions or service needs.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• May perform other related duties, as required.

Requirements

• Training and experience equivalent to the completion of eighth grade.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing systems, such as the Dewey Decimal Classification System, to locate and organize materials.
• Basic computer use.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to learn routine library procedures, including operating library equipment such as computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with numbers and letters.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Perform physically demanding work; stoop, bend, push, and stand for long periods of time.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, as required.

Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination, tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026.