About Us

Here at the Brook Public Library, we function as a strongly-knit team operating in a fast paced, energetic environment. Our staff members are encouraged to learn and grow with unique experiences and ever-changing projects. Our sole purpose is to serve our patrons to the best of our ability. Are you our next team member? See below for current employment opportunities. 

LIBRARY PAGE

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Interested parties should download the application above and submit the completed document to:

Brook Public Library
C/O Kristine Wright
PO Box 155
​Brook, IN 47922

​Applicants may also apply in person.

LIBRARY PAGE INFORMATION SHEET

Job Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt, 15-25 hours/week
Reports to: Director
Wages: $12.00 per hour

Position Description: Work involves sorting and shelving books, assisting library patrons, assisting other staff members, maintaining the overall appearance of the building, preparing library facilities for events, and occasionally operating the circulation desk. The work requires an in-depth knowledge of how the building is organized and how books are shelved. It also requires a flexible schedule that includes day, night, and weekend hours with regular and punctual attendance. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all backgrounds and ages
• Assure accurate library shelving of books and periodicals by shelf reading and reshelving, as necessary
• Maintain a welcoming and orderly appearance of the library, cleaning all areas as necessary
• Assist patrons with locating items
• Dust and clean building as needed
• Assist with deleting weeded items
• Answer telephones and provide routine information or refer and transfer calls
• Assist patrons with all forms of library technology and computer programs
• Assist with library program preparation and implementation, as directed
• Assist other staff as needed
• Understand, implement, and enforce all library policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned/required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Note that these requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

• Knowledge of current library practices

• Ability to learn computer programs or software and use them effectively to perform duties
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities within an assigned framework
• Ability to handle high volumes of work
• Ability to work with patrons in a friendly and tactful manner

• Ability to excel as a productive and positive team member
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork
• Pass a background check

Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to communicate with patrons
• The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, occasionally climb or balance, and to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Extended periods of repetitive hand work are required
• Extended periods of sitting and using computers are common
• Extended periods of standing may be required
• Extended periods of walking may be required
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Conclusion: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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