Library Page

City of Pasadena•Pasadena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pasadena Public Library seeks energetic, diligent, customer service oriented candidates who will promote a positive library experience to all users and visitors in our City's libraries. In addition to creating a warm and welcoming library experience to all users, candidates are expected to maintain organized shelves and a clean and orderly space. We are interested in individuals that enjoy creating a customer friendly environment and who are comfortable working independently as well as with the public. Attention to detail is essential for success in this position. Comfort with technology is desirable. Library Page positions are at-will and part-time (19 hours/week maximum). Work schedules are varied, including any combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Attention to detail is essential for success in this position.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Possess a passion for serving the community and working with people.
Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
Action & Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue.
Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

Accurately shelve materials according to established library systems, alphabetize, read, perform simple arithmetic, and maintain an orderly library.
Provide friendly, enthusiastic customer service to a wide variety of patrons and co-workers, in person and over the telephone.
Perform circulation-related tasks, including check-in and check-out of materials.
Obtain materials from the collection for patrons and staff on request.
Support co-workers in providing excellent customer service, programs, and outreach.
Consistently surveys the library, keeping tables and spaces in order and tidy, straightens and shifts materials as needed.
Performs routine clerical duties, which may include filing and the operation of a variety of office equipment such as a computer terminal, copy machine, scanning equipment, etc.
Push heavy book trucks and bins.
Carry heavy bound volumes and equipment up and down stairs.
Set up rooms for programs and meetings.
Runs errands and distributes mail.
Performs other related work as necessary.