Page at The Library Center

POSITION:        Library Page/Shelver

LOCATION:       The Library Center – 4653 S Campbell Avenue – Springfield, MO

Classification:  Part Time

Salary:              Library Worker I                    

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

PAY RATE:       $15.00 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Until Filled

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Current schedule needs are primarily evenings and Sundays. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

Excellent Part-Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay.  Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and a retirement savings plan are also available.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program such as a GED or current enrollment in high school or a high school equivalent program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity.  Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

Page / Shelvers are primarily responsible for shelving and retrieving library materials and maintaining a neat appearance of the library. Employees in this position may also assist with the set-up of meeting rooms including moving and lifting tables, chairs, a portable stage or other equipment.  They also move and stack donated and boxed materials. 

Essential Functions

·        Efficient sorting, filing and shelving of library materials alphabetically and numerically

·        Retrieves periodicals, newspapers, microfilm and other library materials as requested

·        Daily, routine lifting and carrying of library books and materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

·        Routine re-shelving of returned library materials

·        Retrieves materials for patrons upon request

·        Maintains library materials in proper alphabetical and numerical order

·        Assists staff with transfer of material and equipment as directed

·        Assists with setting up meeting rooms

·        Assists with donated books

·        Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy

·        Consistently punctual for work and meetings. Completes assigned duties in a timely manner

·        Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner

·        This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

·        Ability to sort material alphabetically and numerically

·        Ability to understand verbal or written instructions

·        Ability to work with accuracy, consistency, and dependability while maintaining a fast pace during times of high volume

Education/Experience

·        High school graduate or currently enrolled in high school or equivalency program

·        No experience is required, knowledge of Dewey decimal system and experience with alpha and numeric filing preferred

Contact

·        Routine contact with library patrons and staff

Supervision

·        Supervised by Circulation Manager

Physical Demands

·        Routinely performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height

·        Handles library materials, equipment and donated items weighing up to 30 pounds

·        Routinely pushes or pulls library carts weighing up to 300 lbs.

·        Performs daily tasks requiring mobility, coordination and endurance

Working Environment

·        Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

·        Must pass a security background check

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community

Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information

Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives

Excellence: Be the best in everything we do

Inclusion: Invite and welcome

Innovation: Foster new possibilities

Respect: Treat all people with dignity

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