Job Openings @ the Library

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We are currently accepting applications for a Library Page position.  See link for job description.

LIBRARY PAGE
Posting date:  November 15, 2023

The Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library is currently accepting applications for a library page position. 

POSITION: Library page

POSITION SUMMARY:  Returns library materials to the shelves after they have been used;  maintain the collections in careful order, according to the cataloging system, so that books can be easily retrieved by customers; keeps the collections looking attractive and orderly; assists library assistants with opening and closing procedures; other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISON:  Library pages are directly supervised by the Technical Services Supervisor & Children’s Services Supervisor and indirectly by other Adult and Children’s Services staff. 

EDUCATION:  Must have completed the freshman year of high school

EXPERIENCE:  Experience as a school library media center aide or as a library volunteer is preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 
• Knowledge of library organization and the Dewey Decimal system;  ability to arrange items in order numerically and alphabetically
• Ability to use a computer to retrieve information
• Initiative and resourcefulness in resolving problems that may arise in the course of daily work
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The work is in a library and, as such, is primarily indoors.  This work requires the ability to sit, stand, stoop, stretch, and to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay is $10.10 per hour.    Hours vary - Approximately 6-12 hours per week.

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If there are no openings and you are interested in a career at the library,  submit your resume and application.  We keep them on file and do refer back to them when we have openings. 

General Position Listing:

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Library Assistant - bachelor's degree preferred

Librarian - requires a master's degree from an ALA accredited library school