What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR LIBRARY PAGE position at City of Commerce, CA?
Salary : $19.18 - $23.31 Hourly
Location : Commerce, CA
Job Type : PART-TIME
Job Number : 0303-2025
Department : Library Services
Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides journey level general support duties in support of library operations including maintaining the orderly condition of library resources (i.e., books, media, materials) according to standards library rules and procedures; assists patrons with computer problems and reference questions; and provides back-up for collection development tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOTintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
The duties and responsibilities performed may be unique to the division served. For example, Senior Library Pages assigned to a branch library may focus on assisting patrons with computer problems and a Senior Library Page in the Technical Services may focus on delivering newly arrived resources to the appropriate division, branch, or school. The following is a general description of the primary duties and responsibilities :
- Maintains the condition of the library shelves; shelves all returned books, periodicals, media and materials according to standard procedures and the library classification system; shelves books and library materials in designated areas.
- Assists patrons with computer problems and reference questions; assists with issuing library cards, and registering patrons for library programs.
- Assists customers in a courteous and respectful manner within scope of training, and responds to requests for information within the scope of authority.
- Checks the library stacks to make sure they are in order by the author's name for fiction area and by Dewey Decimal call number for non-fiction area; straightens books on the shelves, bringing all book spines to the edge of the shelf for easy retrieval.
- Picks up loose books within the library; processes loose books for in-house use count and re-shelves using a book cart; picks up and disposes of debris; straightens furniture and furnishings; maintains the neat and orderly appearance of the Library.
- Performs routine support tasks at opening and closing of the library, such as relocating shelving units and furnishings, setting up displays and meeting rooms for specific applications and events; retrieves books from the outdoor book deposit as needed.
- Picks up and delivers books, materials, mail and supplies.
- Performs basic clerical and administrative office duties, and assists supervisors as required.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and City information.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
One (1) year of experience as a Library Page.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications :
Must possess a valid California driver's license and safe driving record.
Salary : $19 - $23
