Library Page
Salary: $15.02 Hourly
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: L026
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Nature of Work:
Performs library circulation and customer service tasks by shelving and organizing materials, processing returns, assisting patrons, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming library environment.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed in a standard library environment.
Physical Factors:
Medium physical demands. Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and to push or pull loaded carts and bins of materials. Work involves frequent reaching above shoulder level and below waist level to shelve or retrieve items. Frequent use of a personal computer.
Work Situation Factors:
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to a High School Diploma. Previous customer service experience is desirable; experience working in a library environment is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position. Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. Skills in reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.
Benefits for part-time positions are prorated.
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Required Question:
Employer: City of Las Cruces
Address: P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone: 575-528-3100