27-029 Library Page, Part-Time

City-of-Dove; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City-of-Dove in Dover, NH seeks an entry-level Library Page for part-time shifts, including every other Sunday and some afternoons/evenings. You will sort and shelve materials, assist patrons, and perform closing duties to secure the building.

Ideal candidates show attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work independently. Prior public service experience is a plus; completion of at least two years of high school is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read and write basic English; strong spelling and grammar.
• Experience in public contact or public service preferred.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and to complete tasks accurately.
• Ability to alphabetize and sort materials using a numerical system.

Responsibilities

• Sort, return, and place materials on shelves in adult, teen, and children's areas.
• Log off computers and close the library building; perform related closing duties.
• Follow weekly shelf-reading schedules to keep items neat and in order.
• Assist patrons in finding materials and answer questions in the stacks.
• Retrieve items from storage, general circulation shelves, and archives.
• Handle items from outside book drops and ensure proper placement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Ability to work independently

Public service experience

Education

Two years of high school

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

A Library Page is an entry-level, part-time position focused on maintaining the physical organization of library materials. Hours include every other Sunday during the academic year and one or two afternoon or evening shifts during the week. This role is crucial because it ensures that patrons and staff can easily and quickly locate items. Core duties include sorting and shelving books, shelf-reading for accuracy, shifting collections, and retrieving items from book drops and storage. Evening shifts will include specific closing duties such as shutting down computers and securing the building. Attention to detail, dependability, and ability to work independently are all necessary skills.

$13.12 to $18.96 per hour. 8 hours per week. Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):

1. Sort, return, and place materials in their proper place on shelves in adult, teen, and children's circulation areas of library and in the storage collection.
2. Log-off computers and perform duties related to closing the library building such as picking up books, magazines, limited trash, and reminding patrons of closing.
3. Follows a weekly shelf reading schedule to keep books neat and in order.
4. Provide limited patron advisory services and assist patrons in finding materials and books while working in the stacks.
5. Retrieve items requested from the storage area, general circulation shelves, and library archives.
6. Retrieve books returned to the outside book drops.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
8. Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
9. Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated ability to read and write basic English. Working knowledge of English, spelling and grammar. General knowledge of computer hardware and software and familiar with database searching. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to follow through assignments accurately; ability to alphabetize and sort materials using a numerical system; ability to perform routine and repetitive work and stand for long periods of time. Some experience in public contact or public service work. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public and to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of at least two (2) years of high school.