Library Page - Community Services Worker I
: Job Details :

New Castle County Dept. of Community Services has openings for the following part-time position: Library Page. This is a year-round position and hours, which will require nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Selected applicants must pass a background check, medical history review and drug screen prior to start date, must have a reliable means of transportation, and must be willing to take first aid training. Please provide a valid email address on application.

Job Description

General Statement Of Duties: Performs routine, entry-level work and assists with various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class: An employee in this class performs routine, entry-level work providing assistance to the Department of Community Services as a Library Page, Recreation Leader I, Barn Buddy or Summer Youth Employee. The work involves contact with the public. This employee works under close supervision.

Examples Of Work: (Illustrative only)

• Assists with basic needs of a program or activity;
• Maintains simple records;
• Enforces safety rules and regulations;
• Answers telephones;
• Performs minor office tasks;
• Guides participants in an activity;
• Assists with care and clean-up of facility;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of work.

Library Page:

• Shelves all library materials;
• Reads shelves to see that library materials are in proper order;
• Empties book drop;
• Collects and sorts materials for delivery;
• Performs and maintenance of items in collection, this includes minor cleaning or sending damaged items to repair;
• Shifts materials on shelves;
• Clears used items from public areas;
• Sets up rooms for activities and programs, including moving equipment and furniture;
• Assists with projects such as inventory, as directed by the Page Supervisor or the Principal Library Assistant;
• Requires work on a computer;
• Requires extensive standing and walking about for majority of shift;
• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing for majority of shift.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; courtesy; dependability; ability to keep simple records and reports; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.