Library Page

4 weeks ago

Port Townsend, United States City of Port Townsend Full time
Library Page needed to work 12 hours per week at the City of Port Townsend Public Library.

No medical benefits, but accrues 1 hour of sick time per 40 hours worked & able to access City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work schedule is 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of basic manual library work such as sorting, moving, shelving, locating, and retrieving library materials, keeping the shelves in good order and customer service-related functions to ensure library materials are available for patron usage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Shelving, sorting, filing, and retrieving books, periodicals and media, packing and unpacking shipments of library materials, processing shipments for circulation, and repairing and mending library materials.
  • Retrieve, sort and shelve books and other library materials alpha-numerically, read and reorganize shelves for correct placement of materials and process newspapers. Property stamp, list, shelve and remove dated newspaper copies.
  • Check-in returned library materials, empty book drops, and process received shipments.
  • Assist with filling holds by searching shelves for requested items and using the Integrated Library System (ILS) to locate and process items.
  • Process books, media, donated materials, and other new library materials for circulation.
  • Provides patron assistance in locating specific collection materials or direct them to specialists within the library for assistance.
  • Provide general assistance to patrons in the use of library equipment in the public services area and provide directional information, as requested.
  • Assist in preparing the library for opening or closing, including securing windows and doors, turning electronic equipment on or off and fill machines with paper.
  • Perform minor service of library equipment, clean monitors, and clear paper misfeeds. Straighten library materials to maintain an organized and orderly appearance.
  • May check out library materials, collect and receive fines and issue new library cards on a relief basis at the circulation desk
  • May assist in promoting programs, information, services, and materials by setting up displays; set-up, take-down furniture and efficiently maintain patron areas.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to provide excellent, efficient customer service to all patrons, library staff and volunteers, in a fast-paced public environment.
  • Ability to perform a highly physical job for 3-5 hours at a time.
  • Ability to sort and file alphanumerically and to perform basic mathematical computations, including ability to navigate the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform required data entry accurately and timely.
  • Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
  • Ability to work independently for long periods of time and maintain concentration needed to accurately file and shelve library materials.
  • Ability to learn basic circulation functions in the ILS.
  • Ability to access and utilize staff Intranet resources.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to follow written or oral procedural instructions accurately.
  • Ability to work a schedule that may change periodically, including evenings and weekends. Willingness to being flexible to meet the needs of PTPL.
QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential job functions.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
Preferred
  • Experience in a service-oriented environment preferred.
  • Experience performing high detailed work.
  • Experience doing highly physical work.
WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to:
  • (CONTINUOUS) seeing, talking, walking, hearing, standing, bending, grasping, reaching, handling and manual dexterity.
  • (FREQUENT) sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, twisting, squatting, keyboarding and repetitive motion of hands/wrists.
  • (OCCASIONAL) climbing, crawling, and balancing.
  • Must be able to sort, unpack, lift, and maneuver up to 30 pounds regularly and occasionally more than 30 pounds.
  • Regularly requires the ability to push, pull and maneuver a loaded book cart (20 pounds of push/pull force) on a frequent basis over an extended period.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly based on job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

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