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Salary: $16.12 Hourly Location : Appleton, WI Job Type: Part-time Job Number: 2025-60 Department: Library Division: Materials Management Opening Date: 02/25/2025 Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Description The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk - Regular Part Time. This is a non-exempt benefited position responsible for processing and preparing library materials for circulation. This position works 20 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is required. Work is supervised by a section assistant supervisor and the section supervisor. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items • Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts • Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries • Print out patron information for reserves • Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area • Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library • Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials • Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation • Process new books • Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology • Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS • Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc. • Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections • Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk • Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags • Assist with processing books in technical services Typical Qualifications A high school diploma and or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: • Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system • Good organizational skills • The ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately • Knowledge of general library services and practices • Tactful and courteous communication skills • Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers • Computer skills: soft reboot, keyboarding, blogging , utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook • Ability to learn library's circulation software • Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment • Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions • Ability to reach shelving within a height range of three inches to 75 inches, lift up to 30 pounds, pull and push heavy bins and push a loaded book cart (300 lbs.) on carpeting • Ability to stand, bend, reach or walk for most of a work shift • Ability to adapt to continually changing procedures and work environment • Ability to work independently Supplemental Information COMPETENCIES Customer Focus Adaptability/Flexibility Technical Skills Communication Positive Attitude To learn more about these competencies click Employees in this class are afforded full benefits (pro-rated), life insurance, long-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits. (Health insurance is not included under 30 hours per week) To view the 2025 Benefits Booklet online, click For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,