Library Page II

The Page II performs tasks that support the Circulation Department of the Library including circulation desk duties, shelving, and regularly interacting with the public. Page IIs work an average of 14 hours per week, rotating every other Saturday from 8-5 and 2 to 3 3-hour evening shifts.

• Sort and re-shelve library materials accurately according to library classification systems
• Monitor shelves for neatness and correct shelving order; straighten, organize and dust shelves as needed
• Locate and retrieve library materials
• Direct inquiries from the public to the proper staff member/department
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Circulation desk responsibilities:
  • check materials in and out
  • inform patrons of outstanding balances
  • tender fines
  • route materials to their designated location
  • process library card applications and maintain patron records in accordance with library policies and procedures
  • Handle other circulation desk functions, such as, make change for copier and answer the telephone
• Other tasks as assigned

Must be at least 16 years old.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The library environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, including avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Physical requirements may include sitting or standing for up to several hours at a time, bending, lifting books/materials from 5-30 pounds on a continuous basis and carrying them short distances, pushing and pulling loaded book trucks from one area to another, performing repetitive hand, arm, and body movements, reaching overhead, bending and kneeling to shelve books. The equipment required to be used for this position includes a phone system, computers, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, and book carts.

The Village of Menomonee Falls will provide reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended).

• Ability to accurately sort and file alphabetically and numerically and to develop an understanding of the Dewey Decimal and other library arrangement systems
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to learn the functions of the library automation system as they relate to circulation services
• Work independently in order to meet assignment deadlines
• Work cooperatively with other staff members and the general public
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Friendly and helpful manner
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as scheduled. The hours for this position include 2-3 weekday evenings from 5-8PM and every other Saturday from 8AM-5PM, with a one-hour meal break.
• Desired start date is September 9, 2025

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

EEOE STATEMENT

The Village of Menomonee Falls provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.