Library Page LIB/6-501P
Library
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for organizing and maintaining library materials, including books, periodicals,
audiotapes, DVDs and CDs for providing customer services to patrons.
MAJOR DUTIES
1. Sorts and shelves library materials, including books, periodicals, audiotapes, DVDs, and CDs.
2. Performs second check-in of returned library materials.
3. Assists patrons of the library in the location of materials.
4. Clears abandoned materials from public areas.
5. Performs shelf reading to determine that materials are in proper location.
6. Rearranges or shifts library materials to allow for more space.
7. Checks library materials for damage and refers damaged material to appropriate staff.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
1. Knowledge of library policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of library classification systems.
3. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other library employees.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in a helpful, courteous, and professional matter with library patrons and
staff.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Library Director assigns work in terms of detailed and specific instructions. The experienced employee is
able to independently determine workload status and keep workload current with very general instructions from
the supervisor. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and upon completion for accuracy, adequacy, and
adherence to instructions and established guidelines.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include library policies and procedures and library classification systems. These guidelines are clear
and specific.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of directly-related duties in shelving of library materials and assisting patrons. The volume
- The purpose of this position is to organize and maintain library materials and to provide customer service to
library patrons. Success in this position contributes to the effective provision of library services.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to provide library services.
Library Page, Library
HYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
- The work is typically performed in library.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
within twelve (12) months of employment.
ADA COMPLIANCE
- Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect
the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
- In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the
- Ability to alphabetize and to numerically sort.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- No experience requirements.