Library Page Substitute - Jefferson County Public Library

Jefferson County•Littleton, CO

15h•$17 - $17

About The Position

We are hiring an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Page teams! You will ensure library materials are shelved accurately and create a positive and inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Your work will be with staff and volunteers, and you will contribute to the care of the library collection. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the Library's success, then this part time position may be the job for you! Page Substitutes support daily service delivery to library patrons in the absence of location Pages. Page Substitutes are non-benefitted, temporary staff who may work at any of JCPL’s library locations up to a maximum of 24 hours per week around their schedule. Schedules may be arranged in advance or may be on-call for last-minute needs at the discretion of the employee's availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Page Substitutes can accept or decline shift coverage around their schedule and their preferred location(s). Working as a Page Substitute can be a great opportunity to gain Library Experience to allow candidates to move into permanent, full, or part-time positions. This position is NOT eligible for benefits. Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals. This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement. Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16, as of the date of your application.
Ability to stand, bend, crouch, stretch, and push book carts for four or more hours in this physical job.
Ability to put things in numerical and alphabetical order and pull items (books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, etc.) from sorter bins.
Ability to be organized, detail oriented, visually creative and have a knack for merchandising our materials on display.
Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Available to work 12 - 16 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Page shifts are 4 hours/day.
Shift times differ by location but are generally morning, afternoon and evening.

Responsibilities

Be ready for the physicality of the position - standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and reaching as you sort, shelve, and organize materials.
Collaborate with fellow Pages to ensure successful materials processing and back room functions of the library.
Be an organizer of materials as well as sorting and shelving to ensure items are accurately placed - your efforts impact how easily our patrons find items on library shelves.
Showcase our displayed materials so they are visually appealing to patrons.
Provide exceptional customer service by being welcoming and friendly.
Occasionally help patrons locate materials, answer directional questions, or assist patrons at the self-check kiosk.
Troubleshoot equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
Be an active participant in staff meetings and required trainings.
Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.