Library Page (Part-Time) - 12 hours per week

Illinois; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Highland Park Public Library in Highland Park, IL is seeking a Library Page to keep materials organized, shelve accurately, and greet patrons with friendly service. This on-site role supports daily library operations and customer interactions in a welcoming environment.

Requirements include standing for extended periods, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, basic computer skills including email, and the ability to follow directions while assisting staff and the public during afternoon and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years old with a work permit up to 16.
• Able to arrange materials alphabetically and by Dewey Decimal.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Basic computer skills including email and online training.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Shelve, sort, and shift library materials onto shelves or display units, and shelf-read materials to maintain order.
• Greet patrons in a friendly and professional manner and assist as needed.
• Empty book bins or returned materials receptacles; check materials for condition.
• Perform cleaning and repair tasks as directed.
• Search shelves for missing or claimed materials.
• Assist staff with retrieval of requested materials from shelves.
• Discharge materials as assigned and monitor computer messages.
• Maintain organization of public areas and clear tables at closing.
• Check emails and complete quarterly training and surveys.
• Represent the library at community events and outreach services.
• Complete special projects as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Tools

Email

Timekeeping system

Job description

Highland Park Public Library is looking to hire a Library Page. We are looking for someone who is able to keep all the materials highly organized, efficiently and timely return items to the shelves, and provide friendly customer service to all patrons and staff.

About the Library

The Highland Park Public Library’s most valuable resource is our team. We recruit creative, enthusiastic, and caring individuals whose work will build relationships and enrich lives. We work to create and support an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our collections, our programs and services, and our community.

Job Location: This position is on site at the Highland Park Library.

• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Shelve, sort, and shift library materials (print and non-print) onto shelves or display units, and shelf-read materials in order to maintain the order on the shelves.
• Greet anyone who enters the library in a friendly and professional manner and answer questions and assist patrons as needed.
• Empty book bins or other returned materials receptacles. Check materials for condition for missing pieces and inform Membership Services Assistant.
• Perform cleaning and repair (requires operation of equipment) as directed.
• Search shelves for missing/claims returned materials.
• Perform and oversee retrieval of requested materials and assist staff with retrieving “pick list” items from shelves.
• Discharge materials as assigned. View computer screen messages and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Maintain organization and order of public areas by shifting materials appropriately, clearing tables and carrels of materials at closing.
• Check and respond to email and complete quarterly work-related training and surveys.
• Represent the library at community events and related outreach services.
• Complete special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 14 years of age (with a work permit to 16 years of age)
• Ability to arrange materials in an alphabetic and Dewey Decimal sequence; to sort materials by color codes
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stretching and lifting and carry materials up to 25 pounds.
• Move carts of materials up to 40 pounds.
• Basic computer skills including email and online training.
• Ability to complete electronic timecards
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively both in person and digitally with all people including managers, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to work with the public in a positive manner with interruptions, and to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Ave
Highland Park , IL 60035

Highland Park Public Library, Lake County

Hours

12 hours per week including afternoon and weekend shifts
Optional work Schedules:
Option 1- Tuesday: 5pm-8pm, Thursday: 5pm-8pm, and Saturday: 9am-1pm.
Option 2- Tuesday: 1pm-5pm, Thursday: 1pm – 5pm, and Sunday: 1pm-5pm.