Job Description

Posting number: 2026-144

Department: Library

Division: Materials Management

Job classification: Library Page Clerk (Half-Time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library, Miscellaneous, Education, Training & Library

Summary

The Appleton Public Library, the Wisconsin Library of the Year for 2025, is seeking a Library Page Clerk (Half-Time) to join our dynamic team.

The City of Appleton is seeking a Library Page Clerk (Half-Time). This is a non-exempt benefited position responsible for processing and preparing library materials for circulation. This position works 20 hours a week. Evening and weekend work is required. Work is supervised by a section assistant supervisor and the section supervisor.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Check in library materials from exception bin and check for missing pieces and damaged items
• Sort all formats of library materials from sorting bins onto carts
• Route/mail materials to owning or requesting libraries
• Print out patron information for reserves
• Respond to phone requests for materials in sorting area
• Put in order and reshelve materials that have been returned or used at the library
• Maintain proper and neat arrangements of library materials
• Prepare newspapers and periodicals for display and circulation
• Process new books
• Manage and respond to issues with automated materials handling conveyor system and RFID technology
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Extra Tasks - making labels, end signs, microfilm labels, etc.
• Special projects, sometimes involving working cooperatively with other library sections
• Answer questions or refer patrons to public service desk
• Tagging materials with RFID tags, troubleshooting and repairing problem tags
• Assist with processing books in technical services

Qualifications

A high school diploma and or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to sort materials alphabetically and numerically quickly and accurately
• Knowledge of general library services and practices
• Tactful and courteous communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member, maintain effective relationships with coworkers
• Computer skills: soft reboot, keyboarding, blogging , utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Ability to learn library's circulation software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful and noisy environment
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to reach shelving within a height range of three inches to 75 inches, lift up to 30 pounds, pull and push heavy bins and push a loaded book cart (300 lbs.) on carpeting
• Ability to stand, bend, reach or walk for most of a work shift
• Ability to adapt to continually changing procedures and work environment
• Ability to work independently

Supplemental information

COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus

Adaptability/Flexibility

Technical Skills

Communication

Positive Attitude

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