PAGE I - HARVARD - LEE

Jobvite, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cleveland Public Library is seeking a Page I at the Harvard-Lee Campus. This position is part-time, up to 17 hours per week, with a pay rate of $13.00 per hour. Duties primarily involve shelving and organizing library materials to ensure quick access for patrons and staff.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to follow written and oral instructions, and willing to perform repetitive tasks. Some light customer assistance and clerical support may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic library math and alphabetizing assessment required.
• General knowledge of English and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to learn Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal filing systems.
• Reliable transportation may be required for branch work.

Responsibilities

• Sorts books and other library materials such as magazines, newspapers, and AV materials.
• Retrieves books and other library materials for patrons and librarians.
• Reads shelves periodically.
• Dusts and vacuums books and stack area periodically.
• Shifts or moves books and other library materials.
• May assist patrons with basic inquiries and directions.
• May assist library staff with programs including preparation and clean-up.
• Files pamphlets and brochures.
• Shelves and retrieves AV materials.
• Paste labels and bookplates.
• Assist with opening and closing duties such as turning lights on and off; arranging chairs; clearing tables; picking up and discarding newspapers.
• Delivers library materials to agencies throughout the library.
• Runs errands inside and outside the library.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Mathematics

Alphabetizing

Organizing materials

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Customer service

Job description

PAGE I – HARVARD - LEE

HOURS: Up to 17 hours per week.

BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Bargaining Unit

PAY RATE: $13.00 per hour

LOCATION: Harvard-Lee Campus

EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.

The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.

JOB SUMMARY

The Page I position is responsible for performing basic library work, primarily shelving materials by arranging them in proper order for accessibility to patrons and library staff.

Page I will be required to work 12 hours per week, but can work up to 17 hours per week, typically at a specific location or department.

Reliable transportation is required to work in the branches.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements: 14 years of age for a Page I.

Education: N/A

Experience: Ability to pass a library math and alphabetizing assessment.

• General knowledge of the English language and mathematics, 0-9 numbering system.
• Ability to organize materials in numerical order.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to identify exceptions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to prioritize work demands.
• Ability to learn the Library of Congress and/or Dewey Decimal filing systems.
• Ability to learn and implement best practices in handling of library materials.
• Ability to handle/process library materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

• Sorts books and other library materials such as magazines, newspapers, and AV materials.
• Retrieves books and other library materials for patrons and librarians.
• Reads shelves periodically.
• Dusts and vacuums books and stack area periodically.
• Shifts or moves books and other library materials.
• May assist patrons with basic inquiries and directions.
• May assist library staff with programs including preparation and clean-up.
• Files pamphlets and brochures.
• Shelves and retrieves AV materials.
• Paste labels and bookplates.
• Assist with opening and closing duties such as: turning lights on and off; arranging chairs; clearing tables; picking up and discarding newspapers.
• Delivers library materials to agencies throughout the library.
• Runs errands inside and outside the library.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED