Library Page - Perm Part Time 25.5 Hours

City of Concord • Concord, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work for the Concord Public Library! A robust collection, exciting programming, and supportive staff makes this a great place to work. We offer competitive pay and a great perks to include paid holidays, paid PTO, disability coverage, and golf and pool discounts! TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Part Time, 25.5 Hours Weekly, This position requires one evening per week, as well as occasional Saturdays (rotating). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Open until filled. Instructions for Applying: A City Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the City of Concord web site at www.concordnh.gov . For more information on applying, call [phone] (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V and LGBTQ

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma or high school student.
• If still a student, must present appropriate working paper and have flexible work hours.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
• Knowledge of: Library policies, procedures, terminology, and materials.
• General office procedures.
• Computer usage and applications.
• Basic mathematical computations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Skill in: Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assisting patrons with various library services and operations.
• Using a computer to enter and retrieve information.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Sorting and categorizing library books and materials in standard order.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with library personnel and patrons.
• See and read written material.
• Perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• Perform duties which require manual dexterity to include hands to finger, handle, or objects.
• Climb and descend stairs.
• Frequently lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and move objects that weigh up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a Library preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs work involving assisting librarians in categorizing and returning books to shelves; maintains orderly appearance of library.
• Performs work in the processing of books, periodicals, newspapers, and other materials for public use.
• Ensures that books are in good physical condition.
• Sorts, categorizes, and returns books, magazines, reference materials, display materials, and audio-visual materials to correct area.
• Sorts new book section to remove older titles.
• Checks in daily newspapers and displays in racks.
• Maintains orderly appearance of library shelves, tables, racks, and display areas; cleans copiers and computers.
• Withdraws periodicals and adult materials from the library on a regular basis.
• Chooses books for displays and special occasions.
• Operates computer to remove library holdings from other databases.
• Assists in the location of books.
• Refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in the completion of special projects.
• Retrieves items from basement storage.
• Assists in clean-up following programs.
• Assists in opening and closing the library.
• Empties book return bins.
• Transports materials to and from Branch Libraries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• paid PTO
• disability coverage
• golf and pool discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED