Name of Position: Library Page

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Supervision

Reports to: Library Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Projects a positive and pleasant attitude to the public and cooperates and maintains an effective relationship with other staff members as part of a team.
• Shelves library materials.
• Locates requested items.
• Puts books in order on shelves.
• Assists staff with checking materials for damage and removing them from the shelves.
• Stamps and pockets new materials for circulation.
• Stamps date due cards.
• Adheres to library policies and procedures.
• Performs any other tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

Students grades ten to twelve (10-12); high school education in progress.

The library page must be able to file materials within the appropriate classification scheme, particularly the Dewey Decimal Classification System with Cutters.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English at an eigth (8th) grade level.
• An awareness of the purposes and functions of the public library and the ability to learn routine library procedures.
• Ability to courteously refer patrons/clients to the appropriate service desk or area.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to push and pull library book trucks.
• Carry up to fifteen pounds (15 lbs) of books across the library.
• Stand for a long time in one area.
• Bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.