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ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY•Elkhart, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Page is responsible for shelving books and all tasks related to keeping the shelves neat and orderly. This role involves following established Library and personnel policies, procedures, and work standards. The Page is expected to exhibit welcoming, helpful, positive, and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff, and guests. They must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and regularly monitor Library communication venues. Participation in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects may be required. Additionally, the Page will address or assist in addressing issues related to the safety of Library staff and users, as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment. Job-specific accountability includes shelving library materials correctly and in a timely manner, keeping shelves neat and orderly, and performing designated duties as assigned and scheduled per specific Page Work Instructions.

Requirements

Work permit, if required by law
Ability to learn and adapt
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with people of all ages in a business and public service context, along with professional colleagues
Basic clerical, computer and mathematical skills
A general knowledge of standard office equipment
Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Good oral language and communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence
Ability to effectively write business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations as appropriate
Ability to speak, hear and see
Ability to stand for an extended length of time
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Shelves library materials correctly and in a timely manner, and keeps the shelves neat and orderly.
Performs designated duties as assigned and scheduled per specific Page Work Instructions
Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communication formats (verbal and non-verbal)
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet
Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment
Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment