Library Page – Penn Wynne (2 Positions) Hourly Part Time

Salary: $14.39 Hourly
Location : Wynnewood, PA 19096
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-00025
Department: Libraries
Division: Penn Wynne Library
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Hours: See below for specific schedule.
Selection Criteria: Based on education, work experience, merit, training, employee record, test and interview.

Summary

NOTE: There are currently two (2) open Page positions at Penn Wynne Library.

– Six (6) to twenty (20) hours per week with no guaranteed number of hours per week.

– Schedule is somewhat flexible, however, requires the following:
– At least two (2) evenings a week
– Two (2) Saturday’s a month

This is library shelving and clerical work involving circulation duties and customer service.

Work involves shelving and shelf-reading, circulation and customer service. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability to work with the public. Accurately completes tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Works under the general supervision of a Department Head or Head Librarian.
Duties

Shelves library materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual materials.

Shelf-read to assure items are properly located so that patrons are able to find them.

Locates library materials for reserve lists.

Assists in library opening and closing procedures, which may include locking/unlocking the library night drop, unloading the night drop, clearing tables, reassembling newspapers, turning lights on/off, turning copiers on/off, and making sure that everyone is out of the building.

Assists at the circulation desk including checking materials in and out. Uses the library computer system (Polaris) to register and update borrower information and place reserves.

Answers phones, calculates overdue fines, receives money and makes change.

Sorts materials for return to their home libraries.

Provides information and directions to patrons. This may include locating books and materials.

Assists with use of copiers, computers, and with e-materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.

Assists with material withdrawal procedures.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Must be 14 years of age or older and provide a work permit if under 18 years of age.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to assist adults, teens, and children courteously and efficiently.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.

Experience in computer operation including Apple devices, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office is desired.

Ability to successfully pass and maintain the following background checks: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.

Physical Requirements

Ability to view a computer screen for up to 80% of shift.

Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for a minimum of 2 hours per shift.

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 68% of shift for shelving books and other library procedures.

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of shift for shelving books and for moving of library materials.

Ability to use both hands for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation.
This position is not eligible for Township-paid fringe benefits.
01

Are you 14 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Please confirm which shift(s) you are available to work.

• Morning Shift
• Afternoon Shift
• Evening Shift (must 16 years of age or older)

03

Please confirm which day(s) you are available to work.

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday (required)
• Sunday

04

Please confirm which position/schedule you are applying for:

• I am applying for the flexible schedule, working 5 to 10 hours per week with evening and Saturday’s required position.
• I am applying for the Wednesday 5pm-8pm, Thursday 10am-1pm and Saturday 10am-2pm, totaling 10 hours per week position.
• I am applying for and available for either position

Required Question