LIBRARY PAGE (EAST REGIONAL), PART-TIME 48% - 40002186

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This is a part-time 48% FTE position. This position will work approximately 18 hours a week. 

No benefits are associated with this position. 

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including a weekend rotation. The weekend rotation includes Saturday and Sunday hours.

Although this position is based at the East Regional Library, the person in this position may be asked to work at other locations. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide routine customer service to library patrons, maintain the appearance of books, materials, and space in the public library system.

This class works under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Loads books onto book carts and arranges books for shelving.
• Sorts, shelves, relocates and searches for library materials accurately and efficiently.
• Unloads books from drop boxes and bring books inside library.
• Returns used books, newspapers, and magazines to their proper locations.
• Performs routine circulation duties, including checking in, checking out, and renewing library materials.
• Returns materials and supplies to proper locations.
• Provides simple directional information to patrons.
• Searches shelves for lost books.
• Assist with special projects that support the library’s strategic plan.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to push fully loaded book carts and to lift and carry moderate weights
• Ability to work cooperatively with all library patrons and employees
• Demonstrates good judgment, accuracy orderliness, and reliability
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to sixteen years of age and completion of tenth grade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Work involves standing, squatting, stooping, bending, and lifting as well as pushing fully loaded book carts.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT): 

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. 

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.