Library Page: Shelving, Sorting & Service

London Public Library Board; London; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London Public Library is seeking Page staff across branches in London, Ontario. The role involves collection maintenance, sorting, filing and retrieving library materials to support access for staff and patrons. Pages follow defined procedures and report to the Supervisor, Branch/Department.

They collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the library's mission and goals. Responsibilities include shelving, shelf-reading, packing/unpacking delivery items, assisting with program setup, minor

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Balance priorities by being flexible and meet requested output within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in automated environments.
• Excellent internal customer service skills.
• Able to handle and move materials using equipment such as book trucks, boxes, and bags.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Department/Branch staff to ensure Page functions are completed efficiently and on a timely basis.
• Shelves and retrieves materials accurately, in accordance with established standards.
• Shelf reads area assigned, for correct order.
• Assists with shifting materials as required.
• Sorts materials for shelving, delivery, and programming.
• Packs and unpacks delivery items including communication materials as required.
• In VLS Department, packs and unpacks delivery items plus labels and bags materials for VLS delivery using Route Sheets as guides.
• Route Delivery Order, unloading and sorting items from the VLS cages onto trucks in the workroom, labeling trucks.
• Retrieves materials from library book chutes.
• Checks cases and contents of AV materials.
• Re-sensitizes library materials at the Central Library.
• On occasion shelf checks are done at the request of staff.
• Processes and delivers newspapers to various departments at Central Library.
• Gathers/sorts library materials during survey week.
• Prepares materials for library service. Includes applying labels, stamping, boxing items for book sale and/or recycling.
• Carries out minor repairs to library materials, including replacing covers.
• Prepares materials for programs and assists in the presentation of programs.
• Sets up and arranges tables, chairs, and AV equipment for use in programs.
• Uses equipment appropriate to the assigned tasks as directed by the Supervisor or other staff. Ie. Papercutter
• Tidies library throughout the day and at closing by picking up materials left on tables and toys, straightening shelves, shutting down non-networked computers, etc.
• Cleans computer monitors and keyboards as well as toys for story times and from the play area.
• Filing and collating materials.
• Delivery and pickup of paperwork at Central Library.
• Provides limited public service, such as general building orientation and shelf location assistance; refers other requests for information to other library staff.
• Page tasks do not involve the use of the automated collection management system.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Automated environment

Job description

London Public Library is seeking Page staff across branches in London, Ontario. The role involves collection maintenance, sorting, filing and retrieving library materials to support access for staff and patrons. Pages follow defined procedures and report to the Supervisor, Branch/Department.

They collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the library's mission and goals. Responsibilities include shelving, shelf-reading, packing/unpacking delivery items, assisting with program setup, minor