Library Page - Temp

About the role

The Bown Crossing Boise Public Library seeks a Temporary Library Page to support its mission of providing an organized, welcoming, and user-friendly library experience for its patrons.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves library materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Maintains proper order of materials through frequent shelf reading and straightening.
• Shifts books and other materials to avoid overcrowding of shelves.
• Notifies appropriate staff of damaged items and any other cataloguing issues.
• Retrieves and processes returned library materials from the book drop.
• Cheks materials for completeness and damage, returning them to circulation or forwarding them to the appropriate personnel for resolution as necessary.
• Sorts items for hold, transit or shelving.
• Provides information, directions or referrals to assist patrons.
• Guides patrons on access to the online catalog and self-checkout.
• Collects holds placed by patrons for pick-up or to be dispatched to other library locations.
• Refers patrons to appropriate staff for in-depth questions or reader’s advisory services.
• Performs proper library opening and closing procedures.
• Performs cleanup of library materials and public areas.
• Affords assistance with the maintenance of library displays and ensures all book displays are filled.
• Affords assistance and participation in library programs and ensures safety precautions are maintained in the youth service areas.
• Reviews and analyzes library guidelines and procedures and completes mandatory development training and attends staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and use of mouse and keyboard.
• Knowledge of library rules, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to compare numbers and names quickly and accurately.
• Learn the Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Provide good customer service.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Relate to patrons with disabilities and children at their developmental level.
• Make independent judgements and suggestions on library efficiency.
• Use specific library software.
• Understand and comply with library rules, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 6 or more months of experience performing customer service to people of all ages and backgrounds and shelving duties in a public library or similar setting.
• Knowledge of adult and children’s literature.
• Knowledge of library specific software.

Special Requirements

• Passes: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine tasks and refers complex issues to higher-level staff.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Efforts: Always lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate.
• Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
• Working Environment: The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria and chemicals. This position works: some weekends and will empty the bookdrop on holiday closures.