Library Page - Charlton Public Library

Town of Charlton; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Charlton seeks a part-time Library Page to support basic library services and clerical work under the Library Director. The Page performs routine duties with a high degree of independence, accuracy, and courtesy toward patrons.

Qualifications include some high school coursework and three to six months of customer service or retail experience, knowledge of modern library procedures, and the ability to communicate clearly with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Requires some high school courses; and three to six months experience in customer service or retail preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of modern library procedures.
• Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with employees and the public.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others as required.
• Ability to speak clearly. Ability to execute oral and written instructions in a precise manner.
• Ability to alphabetize and perform inventory control.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a prompt, effective manner.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to understand and use office computer software.
• Excellent oral communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic library services and clerical tasks.
• Work with independence under the Library Director.
• Hours may vary, with Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays during the school year.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Multitasking

Oral and written instructions

Education

High school coursework

Tools

Office software

Office equipment

Job description

The Town of Charlton seeks to fill a part-time (13.5 hour) Page position. Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Page is responsible for performing basic library services and clerical work in the Library. This work includes routine duties involving the exercise of judgment and initiative and performance of tasks with a high degree of independence. Hours may vary during the summer but will include Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays during the school year.

Qualifications

• Requires some high school courses; and three to six months experience in customer service or retail preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of modern library procedures.
• Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with employees and the public.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others as required.
• Ability to speak clearly. Ability to execute oral and written instructions in a precise manner.
• Ability to alphabetize and perform inventory control.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a prompt, effective manner.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to understand and use office computer software.
• Excellent oral communication and customer service skills.

Hiring Pay Rate

$15.00 hourly

The Town of Charlton is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.