Library Page, Grade S2

This position is paid at an hourly rate of $18.15 determined based on experience and internal equity.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County Public Libraries consists of 22 branches including the Correctional Facility. The system has a total circulation of over 7 million items annually with 554,892 active users. Library customers come to MCPL to find space, entertainment, knowledge, enrichment, and support. 

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers. 

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county.? A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers. 

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels. 

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL GENERATE A 6-MONTH ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR THE LIBRARY PAGE POSITIONS AT ALL BRANCH LOCATIONS WITHIN MCPL.

BRANCH LIST  

• Aspen Hill Library

• Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library (Silver Spring)

• Chevy Chase Library

• Connie Morella Library (Bethesda)

• Damascus Library (under construction)

• Davis Library (North Bethesda)

• Gaithersburg Library

• Germantown Library

• Kensington Park Library

• Little Falls Library

• Long Branch Library

• Maggie Nightingale Library (Poolesville)

• Marilyn J. Praisner Library (Burtonsville)

• Montgomery County Correctional Facility Library

• Noyes Library for Young Children

• Olney Library

• Potomac Library

• Quince Orchard Library

• Rockville Memorial Library

• Twinbrook Library

• Wheaton Library, 

• White Oak Library

As a Library Page, you will: 

• Return materials to the shelves with accuracy and timeliness
• Check materials on the shelves for accuracy 
• Help keep the library neat 
• Provide directional assistance to customers or referring them to other team members

Hours for this position are:

• Library hours of operation are 7 days a week including evenings, days, and weekends. 
• Employees are expected to be available for work during these times. 
• Individual schedules, including evening sand weekends, will vary based on branch operational needs.
• Employees will work on average up to 19 hours per week; hours worked will vary based on operational needs.  

Ability to:

• Sort and file materials alphabetically and numerically in accordance with established production standards.

• Understand and follow instructions.

• Bend and stretch as needed to place books and materials on upper and lower shelves.

• Learn routine processes within a reasonable amount of time

Medical exam protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.