Library Page

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fayetteville Free Library is seeking a part-time Library Page to assist with shelving, organization, and routine library tasks. The position reports to the Circulation Supervisor and offers 6-12 hours per week at $16.00/hour, with regular morning hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

The role involves shelving and collection maintenance, helping patrons, and supporting staff with basic clerical duties. A reliable schedule and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to interact positively with patrons and staff.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Shelving and maintenance of library materials.
• Assist in locating items and fulfill patron requests.
• Answer basic patron questions and refer complex questions to staff.
• Support administrative tasks and follow library procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Library Page, Fayetteville Free Library, Fayetteville, NY

This position is 6-12 hours a week, non-exempt

Pay rate: $16.00/hour

Overview

A library page assists library staff with routine tasks that support the day to day functioning of the library, including the shelving, maintenance and organization of library materials. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor. When the Circulation Supervisor is not on-site, this position receives support from the library clerks and/or librarians.

Schedule

This position is part time with varying hours based on schedule needs. Regularly scheduled hours include Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings.

Organization Profile

It is the mission of the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) to support the evolving needs of our community. Staff members work energetically and collaboratively to contribute to the success of our programs, spaces, collections, and services across all areas of the library, in addition to focusing on their area of primary responsibility. We have a team-based environment made up of flexible and responsive professionals committed to our community.

Job Responsibilities

Shelving and Collection Maintenance

• Reshelves library materials according to library system of organization
• Locates items to fulfill patron requests and items for deletion
• Scans library shelves to ensure library materials are ordered properly; straightens, shifts, and reorganizes library materials as needed
• Answers basic patron questions; refers in-depth questions to library clerks and librarians
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative

• Supports the mission and vision of the library by working collaboratively and effectively communicating with all library staff
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organization and alphabetization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A commitment to serving our community
• Ability to positively relate to and communicate with library patrons and staff members
• Ability to understand library policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• May be required to stand or sit for long periods of time
• May be required to lift, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work weekday afternoons and weekends

At Fayetteville Free Library, we don't just accept difference- we celebrate it. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We recognize that building a team of employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences and voices is not only the right thing to do, but also allows us to better serve our entire community.