Library Page (PT)

Town of Simsbury•Library - Simsbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Children’s Librarian and the Head of Children’s Services, this part-time position involves shelving books and other library materials, processing new books, maintaining shelf order and neatness, organizing the magazine collection, and assisting with closing procedures. The role requires 3 to 12 hours per week, including one evening per week and a weekend rotation. Additional duties include assisting at the Circulation Desk with check-in/check-out, helping patrons with computer games, maintaining the play area, answering directional questions, and supporting special projects.

Requirements

Skills and knowledge generally acquired through the first two years of high school.
Good interpersonal skills with both children and adults, in person and over the telephone.
Understanding of the Dewey Decimal system.
Ability to move throughout the Library and other Town sites.
Ability to get into and out of an automobile.
Ability to read fine print materials.
Ability to lift books and other materials weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, from shelves ranging from 1’ to 8’ from the floor and return them to their proper place(s).
Ability to work in an office and public setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Ability to sit at a desk or stand and work continuously for extended periods of time.
Ability to carry supplies and equipment in excess of 25 pounds.
Energetic and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Shelves books and other library materials.
Processes books, including stamping, security tagging, date due slips, spine labels, and protective covers.
Maintains shelves in proper order and neatness.
Cleans books and CDs.
Organizes the magazine collection.
Assists with closing procedures.
Helps at the Circulation Desk with charging and discharging materials.
Assists patrons with loading and unloading computer games.
Helps maintain order in the play area.
Answers directional questions.
Helps with special projects as needs arise.