Library Page - Part-Time, Non-Benefited

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking a part-time Library Page to support operations at the Main and Dobson Library branches. Responsibilities include shelving, sorting, and assisting with the periodical collection and circulation tasks.

Night and weekend work is required, with varying shifts throughout the week. Qualifications include completion of the 11th grade, with preferred experience in alphabetical filing and familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Required: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the 11th grade.
• Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: Previous work experience involving alphabetical filing.
• Desirable: Previous work experience using the Dewey Decimal System.

Responsibilities

• Shelving materials in alphabetical or numerical order.
• Packing, unpacking, and sorting materials routed between branches and departments.
• Processing the periodical collection, including stamping and weeding back issues.
• Performing basic circulation functions, checking in and securing library materials.
• Pushing carts heavily loaded with books (up to 150 pounds) and handling packing bins and pallets.
• Providing general assistance to library personnel.

Skills

Alphabetical filing

Dewey Decimal System knowledge

Basic math

Education

Completion of 11th grade

Job description

The current vacancies are at the Main and Dobson Library branches; however, this recruitment will also be used to create an Eligible List to fill future vacancies at all branch locations.

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system; at-will position.

Schedules vary by location but consist of three - five-hour shifts and one - four-hour shift each week. Shifts will be assigned based on departmental needs.

A Library Page is a part-time position that performs repetitive duties and responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: shelving materials in either alphabetical or numerical order; packing, unpacking, checking in, and sorting materials routed between branches, other libraries, and departments; processing the periodical collection (example: checking in, displaying, stamping all newspapers and periodicals, and weeding back issues); performing basic circulation functions such as checking in and securing library materials; pushing carts heavily loaded with books weighing up to 150 pounds; heavy lifting and distribution of packing bins; and providing general assistance to library personnel. A Library Page may use a hydraulic lift, pallet jack, hand truck, and book truck to move books and other library supplies weighing up to 70 pounds per box or pallets of books weighing up to 4,000 pounds.

Night and weekend work is required. Immediate supervision is received from a Branch Operations Supervisor or Supervising Library Assistant. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualification Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to completion of the 11th grade.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Previous work experience involving alphabetical filing. Previous work experience using the Dewey Decimal System is desirable.

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs2604.pdf