Part-Time Library Shelving & Customer Assistant

City of Sioux City; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sioux City Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Page to help shelve materials and keep shelves organized. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and the capacity to work independently or with a team.

Duties include shelving books, magazines, DVDs and other materials, shelf-reading, assisting patrons, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Shifts are 3:45 to 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Shelve and organize library materials accurately.
• Follow English instructions and library policies.
• Capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Shelves books, magazines, newspapers, audio-visual and other library materials.
• Straightens materials on shelves and performs shelf-reads to keep order.
• Empties book return bins inside and outside the Library buildings.
• Puts microfilm on readers for patrons.
• Retrieves items from shelves for patrons and staff.
• Identifies items in need of repair.
• Lifts and handles items up to 30 pounds; pushes/pulls carts up to 40 pounds.
• Labels and mends books and other materials.
• Answers phones and assists in training of other Pages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service orientation

Education

Minimum age 14

Job description

Sioux City Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Page to help shelve materials and keep shelves organized. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and the capacity to work independently or with a team.

Duties include shelving books, magazines, DVDs and other materials, shelf-reading, assisting patrons, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Shifts are 3:45 to 6:00 p.m.