Job details

Library Page

Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.88

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Workdays & Hours: 19 hours per week; Some evenings and Saturdays required.

The Fort Worth Public Library is hiring Part Time Library Pages to provide great customer service while keeping library materials sorted and shelved in proper order. Positions are available at the Southwest and Northwest Regional Libraries.

The ideal candidate is friendly, helpful, extremely organized, enthusiastic about bringing library services to all members of the community, and comfortable working with diverse populations including people of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Less than a high school diploma/GED.
No prior experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of customer service experience.
Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Ability to work at/travel to various locations.

The Library Page’s job responsibilities include:

Providing friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers.
Packing, unpacking, and sorting library materials.
Emptying the book-drop and checking in materials using a computer.
Shelving books in alphabetical, chronological, or numerical order.
Maintaining shelved books to ensure accuracy and proper placement.

Working Conditions

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, push, pull and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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What You Should Know About Library Page, The City of Fort Worth

If you're looking for a rewarding part-time job where you can connect with your community, then the Library Page position at the Fort Worth Public Library might be perfect for you! As a Library Page, you will help ensure the library runs smoothly while providing excellent customer service. Your main responsibilities will include sorting, shelving, and checking in library materials, all while keeping a friendly and professional demeanor. This role requires a commitment of 19 hours per week, with some evenings and Saturdays included in your schedule. We’re looking for individuals who are organized and enthusiastic about library services, as well as comfort in interacting with a diverse clientele. No prior experience is necessary, but if you have a year of customer service under your belt, that’s a big plus! Bonus points if you can communicate in Spanish! Your ability to lift books and materials up to 50 pounds is also important, as you'll be actively engaging with our collections. Join us in bringing accessible information and joy to our community while enjoying a dynamic work atmosphere at the Fort Worth Public Library. Your journey towards making a difference begins here!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Library Page Role at The City of Fort Worth

What are the main responsibilities of a Library Page at the Fort Worth Public Library?

As a Library Page at the Fort Worth Public Library, your main responsibilities include providing friendly and professional customer service, sorting and shelving library materials accurately, checking in items, and maintaining the organization of the library. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring patrons have access to the right books and resources quickly and efficiently.