RS Library Page - P/T (Collections)

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library. Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Page Supervisor, part-time Library Page positions are responsible for the general organization of library materials, including shelving and assessing condition, so that library users can find and enjoy popular and engaging books, media, games, and other library materials.

Requirements

Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
Knowledge of reader interests, books, and authors.
Knowledge of the objectives of a public library.
Skilled in reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in proper order.
Skilled in evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently.
Basic skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, workplace software applications such as Outlook, and peripheral devices such as printers.
Ability to understand how the library is organized, including sections, shelves, aisles and other library spaces.
Ability to accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
Ability to accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods.
Ability to carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts.
Ability to assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners and co-workers.
Ability to serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity.
Ability to understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, and submit forms.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials.
16 years of age.
Completed a minimum of two years of High School.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of experience working with the public.
High School diploma or GED Equivalent
Experience working in a public service setting assisting customers, restocking inventory, or maintaining displays as an employee or a volunteer.

Responsibilities

Sorts and shelves books and other library materials, and maintains library materials shelves in proper alphabetical, numerical or chronological order
Locates books and other library materials on shelves and balances materials between locations.
Assesses the condition of library materials, weeds out-of-date or damaged materials, and performs light cleaning or repairs.
Removes, replaces, or affixes labels to pockets, cards, and spines.
Interacts helpfully with patrons to assist them in locating library materials and facilities.
Answers directional or basic procedural inquiries.
Assists with library-wide events, offers reading recommendations, and maintains displays.
Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.
Does related work as required.