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Ongoing recruitment until the needs of the city are met.

$ 8.00 - 8.50 per hour

This position is part-time, temporary. It does not include benefits.

Maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Flexible weekly schedule includes morning, afternoon and evening shifts of 4 – 6 hours. Hours will vary between 8:15 AM – 8:15 PM Monday through Saturday, and 11:15 AM – 5:15 PM Sunday.

• Basic computer skills utilizing keyboard, mouse and scanner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sort and shelve library materials in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

Ability to:

• Stand, walk and bend for up to 6 hours.
• Push wheeled book carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Lift books continually for up to 6 hours.
• Bend and kneel to reach books on bottom floor-level shelf.
• Reach overhead to shelve books weighing up to 3 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand, arm and body movements.

• Retrieve materials from book drops.
• Sort and shelve library materials in alphabetical and numerical order, according to library classification system.
• Maintain accuracy of library materials on shelves.
• Check in library materials using the library automated computer system.
• Inspect and clean materials and bookshelves.
• Maintain appearance of work and public areas.
• Assist patrons loading and unloading donated books.
• May provide training for new staff and volunteers.
• Perform routine support tasks.
• Assist patrons to provide quality and seamless customer service.

Applications are available at http://www.tempe.gov/library/about/application.pdf and at the Tempe Public Library. Please submit completed applications to the Library. All applications will be kept on file for 6 months. Library staff will review and screen the applications and will contact those candidates they wish to interview.