Library Page

The City of Falls Church Virginia•Falls Church, VA

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Falls Church is recruiting a library page to regularly work 10 hours per week (including a weekend shift), with occasional opportunities for additional hours, not to exceed 19 hours per week. This is a temporary, year-round position at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (MRSPL). Library pages are part of the Library Circulation Department and perform routine work, including basic clerical duties which are performed under supervision of library staff. This announcement may be used to fill other library page vacancies at MRSPL consisting of at least 5 hours per week. MRSPL’s vision is to create a sustainable, informed, and caring community of lifelong learners. Our mission is to support the community, inspire discovery, and promote literacy. To learn more about our 125+ year history, visit our website and be a part of an organization that is passionate about community engagement and innovative library services!

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Able to pass a brief shelving quiz related to different organizational sections of the library.
Able to accurately sort using the Dewey Decimal System and alphabet to shelve books accordingly.
Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Good communication skills and detail oriented.
Self-starter with good organizational skills.
Able to work independently.
Demonstrates customer service skills.
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Library staff and patrons.
Ability to work more than 10 hours/week when the library is in need (not to exceed 19 hours/week).

Nice To Haves

Some experience preferred with the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library.

Responsibilities

Shelve books and other library materials according to the Dewey Decimal System, by genre and/or alphabetically.
Shift, straighten, re-shelve, and shelf-read materials to keep the collection tidy and easy to find.
Limited public service including directional questions as required.
Clean books and shelves as needed.
Collect book drop as necessary.
Check in materials as necessary.
Identify damaged materials on shelf and during the check-in process to be evaluated by selectors.
Assist with collection inventory if needed.
Assist with curbside deliveries.
Perform related tasks as required and/or assigned.