The  Mayville Public Library is looking for our next Library Page! You can fill out an application here and bring it in to the library or email them to: jstasinopoulos@monarchlibraries.org. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

LIBRARY PAGE POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under immediate supervision, reshelves library materials, maintains materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion, assists in other support tasks as assigned.

Routine work but requires attention to detail.

DUTIES:

•  Performs alpha-numeric sorting and filing tasks
• Arranges returned materials on book cart and reshelves them in proper order
• Shelf reads and straightens materials on the shelves
• Magazine Roll-over: done once a year to make room for the new year’s issues: must pull and discard outdated issues; move current issues to backroom and file in proper boxes
• Work on other projects as needed

DETAILS

• Work schedule: 10 hours per week (2 hours/day) Monday through Friday
• Temporary, part-time position; no benefits; 6-month probationary period
• Wage: $7.95/hr.
• Library is willing to be flexible with school and extracurricular activities

EDUCATION

• Education equivalent to junior in high school
• Eligible for work permit

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public
• Ability to follow detailed directions
• Ability to maintain a regular work schedule except in the event of school/extracurricular activities
• Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic or numeric order, and to develop an understanding of the Dewey Decimal and Cutter systems of library materials arrangement.
• Ability to understand and perform assigned library procedures
• Good personal skills and ability to maintain a cooperative and courteous working relationship with public and staff

EQUIPMENT USED

•  Book cart for transporting materials to proper areas for reshelving