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Prince William County, VA

Library Page (Part-Time)

Prince William County, VA, Gainesville, Virginia, United States, 22065


Salary:

$17.99 - $38.23 Hourly

Location :

Haymarket/Gainesville, VA

Job Type:

Part-Time (PB)

Job Number:

202408957

Department:

LIBRARY

Division:

PUBLIC SERVICES

Opening Date:

06/28/2024

Closing Date:

7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE:

A12

Introduction

Prince William Public Libraries is seeking an energetic, adaptable, meticulous individual to join our team as a Library Page. You will work independently, and as part of a team, to ensure materials are accurately shelved and readily accessible for patrons and staff. The Library Page position involves significant physical activity, including long periods of standing, stooping, and bending while lifting, sorting, and relocating substantial quantities of books and materials, some of which may weigh up to 20 lbs. Join our dynamic team at the Haymarket Gainesville Library in Haymarket, Virginia, and become an integral part of our library system.

About This Role:Shelve materials accurately and maintain a neat presentation of the library's collection.Perform page opening/closing duties.Provide excellent internal and external customer service.Create and maintain displays to highlight the library's collection.Attend training and may assist in training incoming staff.Minimum Requirements:

8th grade education. Must be at least 16 years old.

Preferences:

The successful candidate will have:Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System.Accurately file, both alphabetically and numerically.Scheduling flexibility.Knowledge of Library Integrated System (for example, Polaris).Knowledge of Office 365, SharePoint, WebEx.Prior filing or inventory experience.Exceptional customer service skills.Special Requirements:

The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.

Work Schedule:This is a part-time, non-exempt 20 hour a week position. Library hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends are a regular part of schedule rotations. Scheduling flexibility is imperative and may vary depending upon the needs of the library.

Starting Salary Range : $17.99/hr

We offer benefits for part-time staff, including:

Vacation and Sick Leave BenefitsPersonal daysPaid Training.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

TemporaryProvisionalSeasonal employeesClick on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statementI decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

Bachelor's degree or higherAssociate's degree8th - 12th gradeNone of the above

03

The ability to shelve books accurately is a crucial aspect of this job. Select the statements that best describe your clerical experience. Check all that apply:

Shelve books and materials using the Dewey Decimal systemReviewing material to ensure it is in the proper orderAlphabetize and file paperworkRelocate and return materials to their proper designated locationsNone of the above

04

If you indicated experience using the Dewey Decimal system to shelve books, please indicate the employer and your job title. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using the Dewey Decimal system, please enter N/A.

05

Please select the areas in which you have experience. Please make sure your response is consistent with the information you have provided in the work history section of your application: (Select all that apply)

Assisted with the training of peersMaintaining the appearance of public areasAssisting with workplace opening and closing proceduresSpending long periods standing and stoopingProcessing large numbers of records quickly and efficiently while still providing excellent customer serviceAnswering basic/routine questions about rules and regulations in a courteous and timely mannerProviding directional instructions to customers for locating merchandise/materialsNone of the above

06

Select the areas in which you have experience. Please make sure your response is consistent with the information you have provided in the work history section of your application. Check all that apply:

Process large numbers of records quickly and efficientlyProvide directional instructions to customers for locating merchandise/materialsMaintain the appearance of public areasAnswer basic/routine questions about policies and proceduresInventory experience by generating reports using a databasePerform opening and closing procedures with unpacking/packing materials for deliveryAssist with outreach and eventsNone of the above

07

Do you have experience in any of the following work environments? Please make sure your response is consistent with the information you have provided in the work history section of your application. Check all that apply:

Public LibraryAcademic LibraryBook StoreOfficeRetailCustomer service related in an industry other than aboveNone of the above

08

Select the applications with which you have experience in the workplace environment. Check all that apply:

Library Integrated System (For example, Polaris)SharePointWebex/TeamsOnline payroll system (for example, Mobius)None of the above

09

If you indicated experience using a Library Integrated System, please indicate the employer and your job title. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using a Library Integrated System, please enter N/A.

10

Of the remaining applications, indicate those with which do you have experience. Check all that apply.

OutlookWordExcelSharePointNone of the above

11

This position is 20 hours per week and will not become full-time. Are you interested in a full or part-time position?

Full-timePart-time

12

This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:

I am not available daysI am not available nightsI am not available weekendsI am available all of the above shifts

13

This is a part-time 20 hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?

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