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Library Page - Benefitted - Lakewood

Jefferson County Public Library

CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 8th, 2021

Wages

$12.32 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Not Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

Social

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

We are hiring an organized and detail oriented individual to join our Page team at Lakewood Library! You will ensure library materials are shelved accurately and create a positive and inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Your work will be with staff and volunteers and you will contribute to the care of the library collection. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the Library's success, then this part time, benefitted position may be the job for you!

Jefferson County Public Library offers great benefits: Generous paid time off and paid holidays, flexibility to assist in your work/life balance, various benefit and wellness opportunities helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, a tuition reimbursement program and trainings for personal and professional growth.

Essential Duties

  • Be ready for the physicality of the position - standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and reaching as you sort, shelve, and organize materials.
  • Collaborate with fellow Pages to ensure successful materials processing and back room functions of the library. We circulate over 7 million items each year!
  • Be an organizer of materials as well as sorting and shelving to ensure items are accurately placed - your efforts impact how easily our patrons find items on library shelves.
  • Showcase our displayed materials so they are visually appealing to patrons.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by being welcoming and friendly.
  • Occasionally help patrons locate materials, answer directional questions, or assist patrons at the self-check kiosk.
  • Troubleshoot equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
  • Be an active participant in staff meetings and required trainings.
  • Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.
  • Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.

Additional Info & Requirements

  • The hiring range for this position is at or near $12.32.
  • Minimum age: 16, as of the date of your application.
    Ability to stand, bend, crouch, stretch, and push book carts for four or more hours in this physical job.
    Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
  • Available to work 20 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Can work up to 40 hours per week if there are additional shifts.
    Page shifts are 4 hours/day but could be scheduled up to 8 hours/day.

The Community

Jefferson County Public Library is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We seek individuals with the same passion and commitment to providing equal access to information and opportunities for our community. We value diversity and strive to incorporate our values: innovation, accountability and excellence in all our work and interactions.

OUR PROMISE

Jefferson County Public Library will always be here to connect you to the people, ideas and inspiration for whatever's next in life.  Define your destination, and we'll help you get there.  So you can always be learning.  Always be creating.  And always be discovering something new.
 

MISSION
We help to build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities.

VISION
We will be the essential destination where all generations connect, discover, and create.

VALUES
We serve with care; everyone is welcome here.  We meet you where you are, give you our full attention, and strive to exceed your expectations. 
Our core values are Innovation, Accountability, and Excellence.

Jefferson County Public Library offers schedules to assist in your work/life balance, various wellness opportunities helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, and trainings for personal and professional growth.  Watch a video about the Library's role in the community!
 

Website
www.jeffcolibrary.org

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://jefferson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External

HR Info

Lily Keenan

Recruitment Coordinator

Talent@jeffcolibrary.org 

Posted Feb 3, 2021