Library Page (Part time)

Description and Essential Functions

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The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the Library Page (Part-Time) position to fill one (1) current vacancy at the Murrieta Library. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing exceptional customer service. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.

DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine library work. This entry-level position is primarily responsible for shelving library materials, either in alphabetical or numerical order, assisting other library staff in maintaining the Library's collection of materials and equipment, and performing related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Library procedures are learned on the job. This class is distinguished from Library Assistant I by performing the more routine tasks focusing on the physical maintenance of the library's collection, furnishings, and environment during operating hours. Incumbents may have limited or no related work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sort and shelve books, media, periodicals, and other library materials according to the Dewey Decimal Classification
• Shift materials on shelves as necessary to properly shelve items
• Read the materials shelved for location accuracy and re-shelve misplaced items
• Retrieve materials from the book drops, fan the materials for damages and perform general/primary sorting tasks
• Check printer/copier machines to maintain paper supplies
• Retrieve daily deliveries of newspapers and prepares them for the periodical display while rotating previous day's newspapers into the back issues stacks
• Continuously keep the library in a neat and orderly fashion; picking up books and other materials left on the tables and counters; pushing in chairs, picking up loose trash, cleaning whiteboards in the study rooms, light dusting, etc
• Assist with special and routine library programs: setting up, cleaning up, monitoring crowds, displaying decorations, handing out incentives, etc
• Operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to; computers, copiers, phones, bin sortation units, self/express check machines, Ellison Dye machines, etc
• May assist library patrons with routine directional questions and/or referring patrons to other Library staff members as needed
• Assist staff with general opening and closing procedures
• May work with volunteers as a guide in any of the duties above
• Checks library materials using an automated system; assists patrons with the check-out process and use of automated materials handling terminals; manually checks materials out as needed
• Assesses problems to determine if materials need mending, to be put into lost and found, or to be returned to another library

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Completion of sophomore year in High School
• No experience required. Previous experience in a library setting is desirable

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Standard office methods and procedures
• Alphabetical and numerical order
• PC equipment and basic software
• Operations of standard office equipment

ABILITY TO

• Follow written and oral directions
• Learn the Dewey Decimal Classification system
• Maintain courteous and effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, and the public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Learn routine library procedures
• Perform basic computer functions such as e-mail, Word and timesheet forms.
• Clean and dust library materials and furniture
• Read, understand and perform written and oral procedures
• Maintain the Library in a neat and orderly manner
• Organize, prioritize, and pace duties and tasks throughout a four to six-hour shift.
• Ask questions when in doubt

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuous walking; lifting objects weighing up to 10 lbs from below the waist to above shoulder level and transporting such weight in distances from 1 yard up to 500 yards. Use fine finger dexterity and light pressure to operate keyboards and telephones, and fan book pages; pinch/grasp to hold books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, audio books and materials in other formats and hold/manipulate writing tools. Frequently stand, sit, bend, and stoop; squat, reach above and at shoulder level; push/pull, twist at the waist. Flex the neck upward and downward, side-to-side turning of the neck; lift objects weighing 11 - 15 Ibs from waist to waist level, with or without assistance, and transport such weight in distances from 1 foot to up to 10 feet. Infrequent, crawling, balancing above ground on a secure stool, lifting objects weighing 51- 75 lbs from below waist to shoulder level with assistance, and transporting such weight in distances from 1 - 5 feet; strongly grasp or lift equipment, furniture or boxes of books.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Exposure to heat and humidity when working outdoors at special events; exposure to noise of crowds and large groups of people. Work is performed primarily indoors in an enclosed library facility; Exposure to temperature variations within the building and from indoors to outdoors; possible mechanical hazards of equipment (audio/visual, computer, book carts, etc.); exposure to dust and mites emanating from large quantities of books and paper stored in one facility. Work is performed in no more than an 80-hour bi-weekly increments, unless pre-approved, with scheduled and unscheduled breaks. Occasional overtime may be required for adequate staffing of the library facility with weekends, evenings and holidays scheduled. Work setting is formal/professional, team-oriented, with both routine and variable tasks. Work pace is variable, but frequently fast-paced and high-pressure.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.MurrietaCA.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of appraisal interview, performance test and writing exercise to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which include a pre-hire physical and Live Scan background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances, which may include a physical, drug screen, and Live Scan background investigation. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.

THE COMMUNITY
Located just north of San Diego County, the city of Murrieta is home to approximately 120,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 52 parks, and 1,300 acres of trails, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in Southwest Riverside County. Murrieta has a dynamic business environment, an educated population, and a high median income. All of these attributes support the exceptional quality of life residents enjoy and the engaged and connected community that sets Murrieta apart from the rest.

N/A - THIS IS A PART-TIME, NON-BENEFITED POSITION.

The City does not belong to the Social Security system. Therefore, enrollment in the PARSARS 457 retirement program is mandatory and requires a contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 1.3%, and the employee contributes 6.2% of base earnings; contributions are made each pay period on a pre-tax basis.

Pursuant to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (AB 1522), eligible part-time employees will accrue 40 hours or five (5) days of paid sick leave each fiscal year for a maximum accrual of 80 hours. This paid sick leave is available to the employee on the 90th day of employment.

Part-time shifts for all temporary/part-time employees must not exceed 980 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30).

There are no rights to employment, and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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