MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
EXTERNAL POSTING           

 December 18, 2012

POSITION:  Page Technician – Children’s Department.      

PAY GRADE:  4        CLASSIFICATION:  I                                               NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

REPORTS TO:  Manager, Children’s Services

HOURS PER WEEK:  4 (Saturdays)

HOURLY RATE:  $7.85

QUALIFICATIONS: Eighteen (18) years of age or older. Individual must enjoy working with the public, being around children, and working in a lively creative atmosphere; reliable transportation.  Working telephone.

Application can be found at www.massillonlibrary.org/hr

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

HUMAN RESOURCES
208 LINCOLN WAY EAST
MASSILLON, OH 44646

OR FAX TO:  330-830-2182



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

English language oral and written communication skills sufficient for work with supervisor, other staff, and patrons, especially children.

Good visual and general math skills.Good reading and comprehension of English language.

Basic computer/word processing and Internet/e-mail.

Ability to consistently present Massillon Public Library and its services in a positive manner.

Follow library’s written general and department-specific standards, and personnel policies.

Meet regular work attendance requirements.

Attend meetings appropriate to position. Deal effectively with the general public.

Work effectively under pressure. Detail-oriented. Alphabetize and file correctly.

Aptitude and desire to learn. Work effectively as a team member.

Follow directions.Work independently.

Handle physical aspects of position which include, but are not limited to:  standing, moving, reaching, bending, climbing/descending steps, manual dexterity required for computer work, and lifting up to 35 lbs.  Ability to push/pull loaded book carts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Shelves library materials.

Maintains order and appearance of all shelved materials, display racks, etc., for department.  This includes

shifting materials, as needed.

Clears library materials from tables. Clears book drop.

Transports delivery service (currently U.S. Cargo) and returned Adult & YA materials to Adult

Department and retrieves Children’s materials for department.

Pulls books on topics chosen by Children’s programming staff for set-up in the auditorium for parents of

Story Time attendees to check out.

Assists with preparation of materials for crafts, programs and book displays.

Assists with checking in AV items from delivery service (currently U.S. Cargo); attaches hold slips;

alphabetizes holds; labels items for outgoing transport; locks DVD & CD cases.

Assists with basic circulation desk duties in department, occasionally.

Assists in the Adult, AV, and Outreach departments, occasionally, mainly performing Page Technician

duties, but may also need to assist with basic circulation desk duties.

OTHER DUTIES: Registers patrons for Children’s Department programs. Assists with department/building closing tasks (i.e. turning off computers).Attends meetings, as required. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

NOTE: This position description states the nature and level of assignments normally given in this position; its list of duties is not exhaustive.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER