Library Page

Summary Description

Under the supervision of the Patron's Experience Library Specialist, a Page is responsible for ensuring library materials are readily available and in an organized and accurate order.

No two days are the same at the Urbandale Public Library. If you are looking for a position where you organize and straighten materials, and beautify the library along the way, you might make a great library page! Do you enjoy helping patrons locate materials  - this position is for you! This position is a Part Time position and would be approximately 15 hours per week for the summer with opportunity to continue to work throughout the year as a substitute. Summer hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends based on department needs.

*July 1, 2024 pay rate for this position will increase to $10.78.

Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves all materials.

• Maintains the correct order and neat appearance of the library's collection.   

• Transports materials to assigned location

• Answers customers' directional questions and refers non-directional questions to appropriate staff.

• Assists customers with locating materials.

• Attends department meetings.

• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Previous experience working with the public preferred
• Previous experience working in a library preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability to work efficiently with little direct supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Mathematical skills including fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting
• Detail oriented

Working Conditions:
 

• Ability to work when scheduled, which may include evenings and weekend hours
• Long period of walking
• Intermittent periods of standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to push and pull greater than 50 pounds
• Constant reaching, handling, dexterity, near sight capacity and concentration
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, depth perception, field of vision and judgment
• Intermittent writing, crouching, talking, hearing and far sight capacity

Supplemental Information

Those selected for an interview will be invited to an in-person interview. Candidates will be notified via email to self-schedule their interview time slots please make sure you apply with an email address you can check regularly so you do not miss communication. You may also elect to receive text messages for notifications.

Interviews for this position will be held:
In-Person Interviews: May 15th - 17th
Tentative start date:  May 28 - June 1
 
The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.