Library Page - Part-Time

Romulus Public Library

Library Page

HOURS: 20 hours/week. Mon–Thurs. afternoons or evenings, alternating Fridays and Saturdays

SALARY: $11.70/hour

BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program; 457(b) Retirement Account

Job description:

• Empty drop box
• Sort and load carts for shelving
• Shelve and shift library materials
• Review library materials to be sure they are in the proper order on shelves (shelf read)
• Open/sort incoming boxes of books and supplies
• Manage printer cartridge recycling
• Water plants
• Keep public and staff copier/printer paper filled; track paper usage
• Place used books on shelf to be counted for in-house use
• Cut scrap paper
• Keep public areas of the library tidy (put puzzles away, push chairs in, etc.)
• Assist patrons with copy machine, computers, and print station, as needed
• Assist with opening/closing procedures
• Assist with projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required; some college preferred
• Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and decimal system of arrangement
• Problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic, friendly and approachable
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures and situations
• Knowledge of internet and computer related technology
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Physical mobility, vision, hearing and manual dexterity essential
• Ability to bend, squat, reach down and overhead, stand and sit for periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull heavy book carts

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a City of Romulus application electronically: https://www.romulusgov.com/Jobs.aspx

or, obtain a hard-copy application at:

City of Romulus,

Human Resources Department

11111 Wayne Road

Romulus, MI 48174

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, policies and procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, patrons, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret instructions and procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Eligible for Michigan Public Library Certification
Must be appropriately licensed to operate city-owned vehicles consistent with work assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.70 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person