The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for the Position of
Library Page
The City of Coronado Library is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Page. The position will perform a variety of routine library work including shelving and retrieving a variety of library materials; responding to requests and inquiries from the general public, and preparing room set-up, by arranging tables and chairs, for library programs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This person should have strong organizational skills, have the ability to pay high attention to detail, multi-task, and take initiative. Successful candidates will have excellent customer service skills, along with the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric, or alphanumeric order is essential in this role. This candidate must also be able to work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced customer service-orientated environment. The ideal candidate will have at least six months to one year working or volunteering in a customer service environment. Previous experience working or volunteering in a Library is preferred.
This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position, not to exceed 1,000 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The working hours as a Library Page will be varied.
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
1. Perform routine library work; shelve books, magazines, pamphlets, documents and various other Library materials according to established procedures.
2. Maintain the Library in a clean and orderly fashion; straighten book shelves and areas of public use; set up and break down tables and chairs for events and programs; set up audio-visual equipment.
3. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public regarding use of Library facilities and equipment; refer to appropriate Library staff as necessary.
4. Inspect Library collection for damage or needed repairs; clean or repair books and audio-visual materials.
5. Provide assistance to higher level Library staff; retrieve materials from restricted areas; assist in performing routine circulation duties.
6. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required.
Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Employment applications must be received by Human Resources online at www.coronado.ca.us, under the Quick Link for Job Opportunities. Applicants will be screened for qualifications and those applicants considered best qualified will be invited to an oral interview.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical examination. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify; all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States.
The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the application, interview, and/or testing process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the City’s Child Abuse and Neglect Training and Reporting policy as a condition of employment. A copy of the policy is provided upon request and at the time of pre-employment.
