Library Page I

Salary :

$16.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Location :

Fullerton Public Library, CA

Job Type :

Non-Regular (At Will / Non-Benefited)

Job Number : 2023-00009

2023-00009

Department : Library

Library

Opening Date : 03 / 24 / 2023

03 / 24 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Continuous

Description

THIS IS AN AT-WILL / TEMPORARY / NON-BENEFITED POSITION

Under varying levels of supervision performs a wide variety of routine, non-technical library duties and performs related work as required.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will remain on file for three-months from the date received and are reviewed when there is a need to fill a vacancy.

After the three-month period, applicants are encouraged to re-apply for Library Page I / II

Employment Guidelines

The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this series are as follows :

Knowledge of :

Basic library or office functions and practices.English usage and spelling.Computer applications related to area assigned.

Ability to :

Learn library procedures.communicate effectively orally.understand and carry out oral and written instructions.perform repetitive tasks.

read and sort numerals and letters rapidly and accurately.meet the public with courtesy and tact.establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

operate a personal computer and use applicable software.read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Education / Experience

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is as follows :

Completion of the ninth grade.AND

Library Page I : NoneLibrary Page II : 750 hours of library experience at the Library Page I level

Special Requirements Include :

Valid and appropriate California Drivers License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position, depending on area assigned.

Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate City needs.Must be able to obtain a work permit prior to appointment if under the age of 18.

Library Page II : Must be recommended for promotion from Library Page I to Library Page II by his / her immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and essential duties performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Sorts and shelves incoming books, videos, compact discs and other library material.Arranges and maintains a variety of library material in order on shelves.

Clears library tables and bookshelves of unused or misshelved books and other library material.Operates a personal computer and / or a computer terminal and uses applicable software to enter and retrieve data, check materials in and out of the Library and update related records.

Picks up and delivers library mail, materials, supplies and other items and empties book return bins.Unpacks shipments of library materials and supplies.

Performs basic maintenance and cleaning of library equipment.Assists with the processing of library materials.Assists patrons with library computer usage, at a front counter / public desk and / or in the stacks depending on area assigned.

Lifts and moves boxes of books, library supplies, shelving, furniture, meeting room set-up materials and related items weighing 50 pounds or less and pushes and / or pulls a loaded book cart.

Supplemental Information

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

Applicants must be specific and complete in describing qualifications for the position.

BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION , those applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview

and / or other assessment instrument.

All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire.

All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.

California Government Code 3100 - 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.

The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline.

We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

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Communication regarding your application and / or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication through U.S. mail.

Visit www.cityoffullerton.com for a complete class specification program

EMPLOYMENT STATUSEmployees under this classification are categorized as Non-Regular Employees. For further information regarding compensation and benefits, please see the appropriate resolution :

Are you currently or have you ever been a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)?

YesNo

Are you currently or have you ever worked for another public agency (i.e. City, State, Parks & Recreation, Library, School, etc.)?

YesNo

Applicants must clearly demonstrate their knowledge of alpha- numeric and other filing systems in the following supplemental questions.

Do you understand that questions #4-9 will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement in the selection process?

YesNo

Non-fiction books are arranged on the shelf by :

Author, Title, DeweyDewey number, Author, TitleTitle, Dewey number, AuthorDewey number, Title, Author

Fiction books are arranged on the shelves by :

Author, TitleCover, Author, TitleSubject, Author, TitleAuthor, Subject, Title

To find the book 'The Life of Pi' by Yann Martel, look under :

YannMartelLifeThe

What is the side of the book or the part you see when a book is on the shelf?

SpinePageCoverEdge

What would you do when shelving if there is very little room to place books?

Continue to shelve books to the end of each shelfTake books back to the workroomShift books to allow room at the end of each shelfTell your supervisor

A patron wants to look up a book. What do you do?

Tell patron it is over there somewhereGo get your supervisorRefer patron to the library computer catalog and information deskSay I don't know

What would you do if the library is closing in five minutes and a patron with a stack of books is sitting at a table nearby?

Continue my workGet ready to leave for the dayStand nearby with my cart waiting for the patron to leaveRemind the patron that the library is closing soon and could I take any of the books he / she was no longer needing

Please describe any additional knowledge, skills and / or abilities which you feel qualify you as a Library Page.

Required Question