Part-time Library Page: Shelving, Service & Community

Illinois; Highland (IL); Sur place; USD 13 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Highland Park Public Library is seeking a Library Page to help keep materials organized, shelf items, and provide friendly customer service to patrons and staff. This on-site role at 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL offers 16 hours per week with afternoon and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include shelving, greeting patrons, assisting with returns, basic computer use, and performing light maintenance. Applicants must be at least 14 years old with a work permit for ages 16 and up.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

Highland Park Public Library is seeking a Library Page to help keep materials organized, shelf items, and provide friendly customer service to patrons and staff. This on-site role at 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL offers 16 hours per week with afternoon and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include shelving, greeting patrons, assisting with returns, basic computer use, and performing light maintenance. Applicants must be at least 14 years old with a work permit for ages 16 and up.