Part-Time Library Page

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of one of the Library division heads or their designees, Pages are tasked with shelving items effectively for patron use and may perform other similar tasks as requested.

10 - 12 hours per week, to be worked in the afternoon based on Library needs.

(The essential functions or duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Re-shelves materials to proper locations in the library
• Maintains books and other library materials in accordance with library organizational systems
• Answers basic directional questions for patrons and visitors, and refers them to other library staff as needed
• Sorts and organizes library materials prior to shelving
• Reads shelves and maintains library materials in neat and orderly condition
• Shifts library materials as directed to keep shelves organized
• Identifies materials in poor condition
• Identifies materials belonging to other libraries
• Assists with materials returns, including clearing book drop as assigned

• Assists with other duties as assigned or requested.

(To perform successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.)

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge:
Must understand direction regarding library organization systems.

Ability:
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly. Ability to stand, reach and stoop to reach shelves. Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds.

A strong commitment to public service required.

(The physical demands described here represent those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Work is performed under typical public building conditions; the noise level is quiet to moderate at most times. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Errors in judgment or omissions could result in considerable confusion and delay, have a continuing adverse effect on the library’s ability to deliver services, be costly to correct and cause significant adverse public relations.

Work effort principally involves standing, stooping, and walking, with lifting of books and other materials (up to 30 lbs) and intermittent periods of pushing book carts (up to 40 lbs).

Motor

Skills:

Work effort requires those motor skills needed for activities such as lifting and carrying books and moving book carts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and…