Job Description
LIBRARY PAGE
JOB CODE 01580
| Effective Date: | 05/04X |
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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform manual and clerical duties in a library. Employees in this classification are closely supervised and primarily responsible for shelving books in either alphabetical or numerical order, replacing misplaced books, and performing other related tasks. Immediate supervision is received from a library clerical supervisor or a Librarian.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric);
- Reads shelves for accuracy and reshelves misplaced items;
- Unpacks and packs boxes of books and other library materials;
- Performs routine support tasks;
- Maintains appearance of work and public areas;
- Locates and retrieves library materials from public and non-public areas for library staff or library users;
- Checks in library materials using the computerized library system;
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Alphabetical and numerical order.
- Basic use of keyboard and mouse.
- Learn the Dewey Decimal System; this learning takes place in an on-the-job training setting.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions in the English language.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Sort and file alphabetically and numerically.
- Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.
- Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time.
- Lift arm above shoulder level.
- Move objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds long distances (greater than 20 feet).
- Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place mainly in an on-the-job setting.
- Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time; from one continuous hour up to three total hours per day while performing a variety of tasks, such as sorting books.
- Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements and remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time when assigned to the Technical Services Division.
- Perform repetitive hand, arm, and body movements, including lifting books on a continuous basis for up to an hour at a time and for up to five hours during an eight-hour shift.
- Organize, prioritize, and pace duties and tasks throughout an eight-hour shift.
- Work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
- Push a wheeled cart weighing up to 250 pounds across 70 feet of carpeted floor area for up to one continuous hour up to five times per day.
- Reach overhead to shelve books weighing up to three pounds.
- Bend and kneel to reach books on bottom floor-level shelf.
- Pack boxes of books up to five times per week.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Additional Requirements:
- Some positions will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Demonstrated ability to read and the ability to file or learn to file alphabetically and numerically.