What are the responsibilities and job description for the Page position at Plymouth District Library?
JOB POSTING
LIBRARY PAGE
HOURS: Non-exempt, 12 hours/week. Schedule includes days, evenings, and weekends
Schedule:
Thursdays 10-2pm
Saturdays 1-5pm
Sundays 1-5pm
HOURLY WAGE: $14.90/hour with vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate to support the maintenance of the library’s collections.
OUR LIBRARY & COMMUNITY:
Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network.
The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouth’s rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Pre- pandemic, over a 1,000 visitors a day used the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others.
The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, education system, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events.
Plymouth District Library is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to represent and reflect our community in all that we do. Plymouth District Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
JOB DESCRIPTION
LIBRARY PAGE
JOB SUMMARY:
This position maintains library materials by shelving books, reading shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence. Pages may also be trained in the processing of books and other materials.
JOB DUTIES:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.
- Empties book-drop, sorts, and re-shelves library materials correctly and neatly
- Shelf reads and straightens materials on shelves
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and patron privacy
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The recommendations below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- Must be 16 years of age, a current high school student or hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to maintain a cooperative and courteous working relationship with the public, peers and supervisors
- Have the ability to sort material in alphabetic and numeric order
- Be punctual and able to maintain a regular work schedule
- Have the ability to lift objects and supplies up to 25 lbs
- Have the ability to reach, bend, push/pull carts and stand for continuous periods of time
- Be able to follow directions accurately with attention to detail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a public library and/or office setting. Approximately 50% of assigned time will be working with the public. Noise level quiet to medium. Temperature level is normal indoor range, year-round.
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary : $15
