Library Page Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Library Page Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County – 3.3 Nashville, TN Job Details Part-time $13.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Entry level Full Job Description JOB A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

These non-Civil service positions are part-time 19.5 hours per week. Positions are located system-wide.

This position performs clerical and physical duties involved in day-to-day operations of a public branch or division. Health insurance benefits are not available. Successful candidates must pass an alphabetizing/sorting skills test. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Sorts and shelves library materials in the correct order.

Empties book depositories and helps prepare materials for re-shelving.

Maintains correct arrangement of materials by checking for proper sequence.

Answers directional questions from the public.

Clears tables of materials, straightens furniture, and replenishes supplies.

Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines.

May perform other housekeeping duties as assigned.

May assist with library programs and computer services as requested.

May assist with opening and closing activities at a branch or department.

Requires walking, standing, reaching, bending, lifting book bins that can weigh up to 30 pounds and pushing carts of books that can weigh up to 100 pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Skilled in dealing with the publicAbility to alphabetize and sort library materials by the Dewey decimal classification systemAbility to perform various clerical functionsAbility to receive and follow instructionsBilingual language skillsWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.