PAGE I - CARNEGIE WEST

Carnegie West Page I

Hours: Up to 17 hours per week.

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour

Location: Carnegie West Campus

Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.

The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.

Job Summary:

The Page I position is responsible for performing basic library work, primarily shelving materials by arranging them in proper order for accessibility to patrons and library staff.

Page I will be required to work 12 hours per week, but can work up to 17 hours per week, typically at a specific location or department.

Reliable transportation is required to work in the branches.

Job Requirements:

Age Requirements: 14 years of age for a Page I.

Education: N/A

Experience: Ability to pass a library math and alphabetizing assessment.

Technical Expertise:

• General knowledge of the English language and mathematics, 0-9 numbering system.
• Ability to organize materials in numerical order.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to identify exceptions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to prioritize work demands.
• Ability to learn the Library of Congress and/or Dewey Decimal filing systems.
• Ability to learn and implement best practices in handling of library materials.
• Ability to handle/process library materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sorts books and other library materials such as magazines, newspapers, and AV materials.
• Retrieves books and other library materials for patrons and librarians.
• Reads shelves periodically.
• Dusts and vacuums books and stack area periodically.
• Shifts or moves books and other library materials.
• May assist patrons with basic inquiries and directions.
• May assist library staff with programs including preparation and clean-up.
• Files pamphlets and brochures.
• Shelves and retrieves AV materials.
• Pastes labels and bookplates.
• Assists with opening and closing duties such as: turning lights on and off; arranging chairs; clearing tables; picking up and discarding newspapers.
• Delivers library materials to agencies throughout the library.
• Runs errands inside and outside the library.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To apply; please visit the Carnegie West campus to fill out an application, take the required assessment, and upon a passing score, interview with members of the team!

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