LIBRARY PAGE – (PART-TIME) – LIBRARY

City of Manchester, NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Manchester, NH invites applications for a part-time Library Page position. The role supports circulation desk operations, shelves materials, assists customers, and helps with light clerical tasks in a busy public library environment.

Under supervision, the Library Page clears desks, reshelves items, prepares collections, and assists with projects such as document delivery and shelving maintenance. The position emphasizes reliability, courtesy, and teamwork with staff and patrons.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 14 or older.
• High school graduation or GED, or current enrollment.
• 0–2 years of library experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow policies and instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clear circulation desk areas and return materials to proper locations.
• Reshelve library materials and keep shelves neat and organized.
• Assist staff with projects including document delivery and shelf maintenance.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to patron inquiries.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication skills

Policy comprehension

Problem solving

Learning new skills

Integrity/initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

LIBRARY PAGE 8005 GRADE 101 PAY RANGE 1925hr 20 HOURSWEEK GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs simple routine clerical and light manual work in the operation of a library; performs directly related work as required

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide routine clerical support and light manual work to key library personnel in addition to customer service to the public The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK

• Clears circulation service desk areas of checked in materials
• returns library materials to their proper location in the library
• Keeps library materials neat and in proper order
• Secures specified books for patrons or for use in making up collections
• Assists library staff with special projects including document delivery program set up reorganization and cleaning of library shelves light typing and a variety of other duties as needed
• Restocks supplies at the circulation desk
• Retrieves materials from external book drops sorts and transfers materials to circulation desks
• Transfers in transit materials from service desks to circulation workroom for inter library requests
• Completes minor mending of books and other reading material as needed
• Attaches date due pockets and security tags on books and other reading material
• Searches for items that have been declared missing
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress issues and potential solutions
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency
• andPerforms additional duties as required by the classification

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of modern office procedures practices and equipment
• Some knowledge of modern office filing systems and proceduresAbility to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing using both technical and non technical language
• Ability to understand and follow oral andor written policies procedures and instructions
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications andor oral instructions
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information andor technology
• Integrity ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Fourteen years of age or older
• andGraduation from High School or possession of a GED or currently enrolled in high school
• andZero to two years of experience in a library environment
• orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

None

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to communicate effectively
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to operate a personal computer telephone and related equipment
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to turn reach and grasp repetitively
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodation to lift carry push pull and move objects through a full range of motion up to 20 pounds occasionally 10 pounds frequently and 5 pounds consistently
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to climb steps and ladders and to stand for extended periods Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to transport materials within areas of the library buildings and from one library location to another