Page

Classification: Page

Location: Downtown Library and Branches

Job Grade: 2

Job Category: C – Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Page Manager or Branch Manager

SUMMARY

A Page is responsible for shelving books and all tasks related to keeping the shelves neat and orderly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE EXPECTATIONS

• Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
• Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled
• 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

JOB-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

• 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

WORK CONDITIONS

• Part-time/ variable hours (including evenings and weekends)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Work permit, if required by law

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information verbally or through other means
• Ability to perform tasks that may require visual and auditory acuity
• Ability to remain in seated or standing position for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform tasks that may require reaching, either independently or with assistance
• Ability to occasionally perform tasks that may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling
• Ability to perform job duties in a variety of environmental conditions, which may include extreme fluctuations in temperature.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighting up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the physical functions of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• See Elkhart Public Library Wage Schedule
• See Elkhart Public Library electronic Employee Handbook

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability.