What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Page position at Alexandria Library?
Beatley Central Library
The Alexandria Library is looking for dynamic team players to join the team at the Alexandria Library. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to contribute to a busy public library.
Duties:
- Shelving library materials
- Sorting book carts
- Checking shelf order
- Shifting books in order to maintain neat and appealing shelves
- Clearing book drops
- Assisting other staff as requested
- Assisting patrons with locating information and materials
- Dusting, organizing and clean up as necessary
- Additional duties as assigned which may include Circulation Desk functions
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read, write, count and communicate well with others in English
- Good alphabetic and numeric skills
- Be responsible and reliable
- Be able to work with minimal supervision
- Have the ability to work harmoniously with both the public and co-workers
- Ability to work independently on feet standing or walking for periods up to an hour
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift and stretch in order to manage materials
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years old at time of appointment. You must be able to physically lift and carry materials either loose or in bags/boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to push fully loaded book carts. A knowledge of, or willingness to learn, library practices (including the use of computers and other technologies) is necessary. Previous library experience is helpful.
Compensation: $16.72 per hour
Location: Beatley Central Library – 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Schedule: 10 or 15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the library and may include evening hours, as well as Saturday and Sunday hours.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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