Job Description

Title

Library Page

Hours

This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours per week.

Library Pages must be able to work at least one evening, Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm, rotating Saturdays from 2:00pm-5:00pm, and rotating Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm when open. Otherwise, schedules are negotiable depending on your availability and the needs of the Library.

Salary

Starting salary for this position is $7.82 per hour. There are no medical or vacation benefits for this position.

Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age to be hired.

You must be willing to remain employed for at least one year after hire.

Duties

The duty of a Library Page is primarily to shelve books, magazines, and other materials. You will be trained but must be able to work well with filing both alphabetically and numerically. Accuracy is vital - your mistakes will be pointed out to you until you get it right. Speed is also a consideration - experienced Pages shelve about 80-100 books per hour.

A Library Page does not work directly with the public nor closely with other staff. You are expected to perform your duties quietly and capably. There is little opportunity for social interaction.

The duties of a Library Page on a day-to-day basis are often routine, mundane, and boring. It is important, however, that you maintain a focus of concentration so as to avoid errors in shelving.

The job a of a Library Page is one of the most important ones in the whole library. Books need to be able to be found where they are supposed to be.

You would be good for this job if

· You are neat and orderly
· You can perform repetitive work accurately
· You have good work habits (i.e. reporting on time, dependable, etc.)

You should fill out an application if this sounds appealing to you.

Do not call to check on the status of an application. There are no current job openings. Applications remain on file for one year and are reviewed as vacancies occur. After one year you must re-apply to have your name remain in our files.