Library Page Clerk (Half-Time)

City of Appleton; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk (Half-Time) for the Appleton Public Library. This non-exempt role processes and prepares materials for circulation and supports daily library operations, including handling RFID technology and conveyor systems.

Position requires 20 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn circulation software and RFID systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of general library services and practices.
• Tactful and courteous communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to learn library's circulation software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment.
• Ability to reach shelving within height range, lift up to 30 pounds, push heavy bins.

Responsibilities

• Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items.
• Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts.
• Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries.
• Print out patron information for reserves.
• Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area.
• Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library.
• Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials.
• Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation.
• Process new books.
• Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology.
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
• Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc.
• Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections.
• Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk.
• Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags.
• Assist with processing books in technical services.

Skills

Dewey Decimal System

Organizational skills

Alphabetical/ numerical sorting

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in library environment

Tools

RFID technology

Automated materials handling conveyor system

Library circulation software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

The Appleton Public Library, the Wisconsin Library of the Year for 2025, is seeking a Library Page Clerk (Half-Time)to join our dynamic team.

The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk (Half-Time). This is a non-exempt benefited position responsible for processing and preparing library materials for circulation. This position works 20 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is required. Work is supervised by a section assistant supervisor and the section supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items
• Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts
• Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries
• Print out patron information for reserves
• Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area
• Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library
• Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials
• Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation
• Process new books
• Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc.
• Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections
• Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk
• Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags
• Assist with processing books in technical services

A high school diploma and or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately
• Knowledge of general library services and practices
• Tactful and courteous communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers
• Computer skills: soft reboot, keyboarding, blogging , utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Ability to learn library's circulation software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to reach shelving within a height range of three inches to 75 inches, lift up to 30 pounds, pull and push heavy bins and push a loaded book cart (300 lbs.) on carpeting
• Ability to stand, bend, reach or walk for most of a work shift
• Ability to adapt to continually changing procedures and work environment
• Ability to work independently

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Technical Skills
• Communication
• Positive Attitude

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