Library Page - Salazar-Ajo Library

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Page shelves and files library materials in alphabetical, numerical or alphanumerical order. Re-shelves misplaced books and performs other related tasks. This classification may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics related to sorting, shelving, and filing various library materials accurately according to library classification systems. It also involves maintaining the accuracy of library materials on shelves, re-shelving misplaced items, and packing/unpacking boxes of books and other library materials. The role includes locating and retrieving library materials, performing routine clerical tasks such as sorting and distributing mail, checking inventory, and providing support with library events. Additionally, the Library Page answers telephones, refers calls, and takes messages for staff, provides directional assistance/information to customers, and assists patrons loading and unloading donated books. The position requires maintaining the appearance of the work area and public areas, including cleaning materials and bookshelves, and performing troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment like public access computers, printers, and copiers. Ensuring compliance with County protocols, policies, and procedures is also a responsibility. The role involves assisting patrons with accessing, closing, and changing web pages, screening and referring research needs by matching customers with a reference specialist, and assisting customers in signing up or scheduling for computer access. Basic computer operation instruction for customers, including using the mouse, downloading data/information, and saving/printing files, is required. The Library Page also assists customers with accessing the Internet and email accounts, answers general questions about computer software usage, and assists in other technological support patrons may need. There may be involvement in backroom check-in of library materials and processing of reserves, and operation of a variety of office equipment relative to the library assignment.

Requirements

• Any combination of skills, education or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties and responsibilities identified in the classification.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
• Valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment (for some positions)
• Pre-employment background checks
• Post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test (for some positions)
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Action Activity - reaching, squatting
• Motion Activity - grasping
• Speaking - in noisy areas and on a radio
• Speaking Activity - in person
• Vision - have peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum one (1) year experience volunteering or working in a library setting.
• Minimum one (1) year customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, shelves and files various library materials accurately according to library classification systems, (e.g., alphabetic, numeric and alphanumeric)
• Maintains accuracy of library materials on shelves and re-shelves misplaced items
• Packs and unpacks boxes of books and other library materials
• Locates and retrieves library materials from all areas for staff or patrons
• Performs routine clerical tasks, sorts and distributes mail, checks inventory, and provides support with library events
• Answers telephones, refers calls and takes messages for staff
• Provides directional assistance/information to customers
• Assists patrons loading and unloading donated books
• Maintains appearance of work area and public areas, including cleaning materials and bookshelves
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment such as public access computers, printers and copiers
• Ensures compliance with County protocols, policies and procedures relative to area of assignment
• Assists patrons with accessing, closing, and changing web pages
• Screens and refers research needs by matching customers with a reference specialist
• Assists customers in signing up or schedules for computer access
• Performs basic computer operation instruction for customers including using the mouse, downloading data/information, and saving and printing files
• Assists customers with accessing the Internet and email accounts
• Answers general questions about computer software (e.g., Word, and Excel) usage, such as loading and opening a file, changing the font, and adjusting formatting
• Assists in other technological support patrons may need
• May assist in backroom check-in of library materials and processing of reserves
• Operates a variety of office equipment relative to the library assignment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed