What are the responsibilities and job description for the Page - Library position at Eau Claire, City of (WI)?
Do you love helping people and organizing? The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is a provider of well-organized books, information, ideas, and education. As a Library Page you will provide that to your community and SO MUCH MORE. A Page position will give you the knowledge and understanding of what it means to work in a library. You will gain valuable knowledge and experience which will help you to decide if the library is where you want to continue your career. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is looking for candidates that will be friendly ambassadors to the library, can work independently, and are able to work in a moderately physical setting.
This is a part-time non-exempt position, averaging 19 hours per week. The starting wage is $12.10 per hour and includes paid floating holiday. The proposed schedule includes working Monday-Thursday from 4-8pm and rotating Saturdays and includes additional scheduled hours in the summer months.To apply, please fill out the employment application. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 24th at 8:00 a.m.
L.E. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Library
TITLE: Page
DIVISION: Circulation Services
REPORTS TO: Circulation Services Manager
DATE: April 2023
STATUS: Nonexempt
SUMMARY
Under immediate supervision, this position exists to perform a variety of clerical and support procedures that permit the efficient flow of materials through Circulation Services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of two years of high school or equivalent is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the regular duties for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provides a welcoming presence for library customers. Assists customers in using library services, finding library materials and understanding library policies and procedures.
- Processes returned materials, including emptying the Automated Materials Handling System, inspecting, checking in, and sorting materials. Empties book returns on site.
- Contributes to an orderly and visually appealing library through the shelving of materials and light cleaning.
- Regularly assigned to running errands or completing special projects.
- Sets up/takes down meeting rooms for library and community program use. Helps with Library program set up, as directed.
- Packs/unpacks incoming/outgoing library courier shipments.
- Responsible for daily light cleaning of the Library, including tidying, organizing, disinfecting, and dusting.
- Searches for items that are misplaced and follows procedures to resolve issues.
- Communicates effectively, professionally, and honestly with all Library staff and Library visitors, including both written and verbal communications, following Library procedures as needed.
- Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly public space within the library building and grounds
- Contributes to a positive, team-oriented work environment by being helpful, respectful, and approachable to both staff and the public
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes deliveries and vehicle transportation as needed
- Attends Library meetings and trainings
- Other duties may be assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying of up to 11-50 pounds Frequent and repeated walking, standing, sitting, climbing, reaching, bending, squatting, and twisting motions are required. This position must frequently move (pull or push) book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read, write, give, follow, and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED:
- Circulation Services Manager
- Page Coordinator, Circulation Services
- Library Assistants, Circulation Services
- Desk Clerks, Circulation Services
Salary : $12
