Library Page Substitute - Jefferson County Public Library

Job Description:

Library Page Substitute - Jefferson County Public Library

Description

We are hiring organized and detail oriented individuals to join our Page teams! You will ensure library materials are shelved accurately and create a positive and inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Your work will be with staff and volunteers and you will contribute to the care of the library collection. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the Library's success, then one of these part time positions may be the job for you!

Page Substitutes support daily service delivery to library patrons in the absence of location Pages. Page Substitutes are non-benefitted, temporary staff who may work at any of JCPL’s library locations up to a maximum of 24 hours per week around their schedule. Schedules may be arranged in advance or may be on-call for last-minute needs at the discretion of the employee's availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Page Substitutes can accept or decline shift coverage around their schedule and their preferred location(s). Working as a Page Substitute can be a great opportunity to gain Library Experience to allow candidates to move into permanent, full or part-time positions.

There are three vacancies for this position.

This position is NOT eligible for benefits.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/18/25
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

• Be ready for the physicality of the position - standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and reaching as you sort, shelve, and organize materials.
• Collaborate with fellow Pages to ensure successful materials processing and back room functions of the library. We circulate over 7 million items each year!
• Be an organizer of materials as well as sorting and shelving to ensure items are accurately placed - your efforts impact how easily our patrons find items on library shelves.
• Showcase our displayed materials so they are visually appealing to patrons.
• Provide exceptional customer service by being welcoming and friendly.
• Occasionally help patrons locate materials, answer directional questions, or assist patrons at the self-check kiosk.
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.
• Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.

• The hiring range for this position is at or near $15.62.
• Minimum age: 16, as of the date of your application.
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, stretch, and push book carts for four or more hours in this physical job.
• Ability to put things in numerical and alphabetical order and pull items (books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, etc.) from sorter bins.
• Ability to be organized, detail oriented, visually creative and have a knack for
• merchandising our materials on display.
• Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Available to work 12 - 16 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Page shifts are 4 hours/day. Shift times differ by location but are generally morning, afternoon and evening.

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Category:
Library Services