Library Page Part Time

City-of-Grand-Island,-Ne; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is seeking a part-time library aide to shelve and straighten materials, assist patrons in locating items, and operate library equipment.

You will handle routine clerical tasks, process serials, prepare displays, and support public services with a friendly, helpful attitude. Evening and weekend shifts are required and bilingual abilities are a plus.

No experience required; must be 16+, background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Basic library practices and procedures including alpha and numerical sequencing.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials and services available in public libraries.
• Ability to learn standard library practices and procedures.
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact with library patrons with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• No experience required; must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Shelve and maintain library materials in proper order and keep the library neat.
• Assist patrons in locating materials and operate equipment.
• Process library serials, record missing issues, display serials appropriately.
• Direct phone calls and assist patrons at the drive-up window.
• Prepare displays and promotional materials.
• Provide general assistance to patrons in locating materials and using microfilm/copy equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Bilingual abilities (preferred)

Job description

Perform a variety of library support activities in the shelving and straightening of materials and books; and to provide assistance to library patrons in the location of materials and the operation of equipment.

Salary is effective October 4, 2026.

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Shelve and maintain library materials in proper order; maintain neat and orderly appearance of the library.

Evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding. Clean and maintain audio collections as required.

Receive and process library serials; record missing issues; display serials in proper area.

Perform routine and repetitive general clerical work as assigned such as directing phone calls to appropriate departments, checking in library materials, and assisting patrons at the drive-up window.

Assist in preparing displays and promotional materials.

Provide general assistance to library patrons in locating library materials; retrieve information from storage as requested; assist patrons with the operation of microfilm, microfiche, copier and other equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Basic library practices and procedures including alpha and numerical sequencing.

Modern office methods, procedures and equipment.

Materials and services available in public libraries.

Ability to:

Learn standard library practices and procedures.

Work various shifts which include evenings and weekends.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Interact with library patrons with diplomacy and tact.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience is required. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certification:

None required.

Working Hours:

Approximately 17 hours per week including day, evening and weekend hours.

Other:

Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Candidates are subject to a background check.