What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Page position at City of Monona?
Working both independently and at times closely with 1-2 other team members, the Library Page ensures materials returned are checked in in a thorough and timely manner, organizes materials to be shelved, and returns materials to the correct location in the library.
This an hourly part-time position, requiring 12 hours per week. The schedule for this position is as follows:
Wednesday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Thursday: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (from Memorial Day– Labor Day)
Sunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (From Labor Day–Memorial Day)
**Page will work Sundays OR Saturdays depending on the time of year, not both.
The following duties are normal for this position. These should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.
- Retrieves materials from book bins.
- Processes materials.
- Shelves returned materials.
- Ensures library materials are correctly organized.
- Clears tables and straightens the library.
- Shelf reading.
- Shifts collections as necessary.
- Participates in training sessions.
- Assists patrons with limited requests.
- Performs library opening, closing and cleanup procedures.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Two (2) years of high school and some experience using libraries, or an equivalent combination of training and experience are required.
- Ability to sort and put materials in order alphabetically and numerically.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate with staff and the public.
- Ability to move full book carts (up to 400 pounds, wheeled) and bins (up to 50 pounds).
- Ability to use the computer for checking in items and checking work emails/messages.
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Minimum physical abilities required to perform job:
- Bending/twisting and reaching.
- Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 feet or less
- Fine motor skills: keyboarding, writing legibly, filing, sorting, shelving and processing.
- Handling: picking up and shelving books.
- Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less
- Pushing and pulling: objects weighing 300-400 pounds on wheels.
- Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Willingness to work with others and be cooperative with library staff.
