Location: Appleton,WI, USA
The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk - Regular Part Time. This is a non-exempt benefited position responsible for processing and preparing library materials for circulation. This position works 20 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is required. Work is supervised by a section assistant supervisor and the section supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items
* Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts
* Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries
* Print out patron information for reserves
* Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area
* Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library
* Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials
* Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation
* Process new books
* Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology
* Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
* Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc.
* Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections
* Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk
* Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags
* Assist with processing books in technical services
A high school diploma and or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
* Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system
* Good organizational skills
* The ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately
* Knowledge of general library services and practices
* Tactful and courteous communication skills
* Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers
* Computer skills: soft reboot, keyboarding, blogging , utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
* Ability to learn library's circulation software
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment
* Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
* Ability to reach shelving within a height range of three inches to 75 inches, lift up to 30 pounds, pull and push heavy bins and push a loaded book cart (300 lbs.) on carpeting
* Ability to stand, bend, reach or walk for most of a work shift
* Ability to adapt to continually changing procedures and work environment
* Ability to work independently
COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Adaptability/Flexibility
Technical Skills
Communication
Positive Attitude
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