Library Page,Part-Time Job Dover area,New Hampshire USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 27-029 Library Page, Part-Time

$13.12 to $18.96 per hour. 8 hours per week. Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):

1. Sort, return, and place materials in their proper place on shelves in adult, teen, and children's circulation areas of library and in the storage collection.

2. Log-off computers and perform duties related to closing the library building such as picking up books, magazines, limited trash, and reminding patrons of closing.

3. Follows a weekly shelf reading schedule to keep books neat and in order.

4. Provide limited patron advisory services and assist patrons in finding materials and books while working in the stacks.

5. Retrieve items requested from the storage area, general circulation shelves, and library archives.

6. Retrieve books returned to the outside book drops.

7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.

8. Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.

9. Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated ability to read and write basic English. Working knowledge of English, spelling and grammar. General knowledge of computer hardware and software and familiar with database searching. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to follow through assignments accurately; ability to alphabetize and sort materials using a numerical system; ability to perform routine and repetitive work and stand for long periods of time.

Some experience in public contact or public service work. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public and to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of at least two (2) years of high school.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.