Library Page- Part Time

City of Grand Island, NE•Grand Island, NE

32d

About The Position

Perform a variety of library support activities in the shelving and straightening of materials and books; and to provide assistance to library patrons in the location of materials and the operation of equipment. Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required. Shelve and maintain library materials in proper order; maintain neat and orderly appearance of the library. Evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding. Clean and maintain audio collections as required. Receive and process library serials; record missing issues; display serials in proper area. Perform routine and repetitive general clerical work as assigned such as directing phone calls to appropriate departments, checking in library materials, and assisting patrons at the drive-up window. Assist in preparing displays and promotional materials. Provide general assistance to library patrons in locating library materials; retrieve information from storage as requested; assist patrons with the operation of microfilm, microfiche, copier and other equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic library practices and procedures including alpha and numerical sequencing.
Modern office methods, procedures and equipment.
Materials and services available in public libraries.
Learn standard library practices and procedures.
Work various shifts which include evenings and weekends.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interact with library patrons with diplomacy and tact.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
No experience is required. Must be at least 16 years of age.
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Shelve and maintain library materials in proper order
Maintain neat and orderly appearance of the library
Evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials
Pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding
Clean and maintain audio collections as required
Receive and process library serials
Record missing issues
Display serials in proper area
Perform routine and repetitive general clerical work as assigned such as directing phone calls to appropriate departments, checking in library materials, and assisting patrons at the drive-up window
Assist in preparing displays and promotional materials
Provide general assistance to library patrons in locating library materials
Retrieve information from storage as requested
Assist patrons with the operation of microfilm, microfiche, copier and other equipment
Perform other duties as assigned