Page - Library

Invitation to Compete #34-26: Page (Multiple Positions)

Salary Range: $26.93 - $32.61 per hour

Overview

The Seattle Public Library’s mission is to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.

The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.

If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Page position.

Assists with the flow and organization of materials: Unpacks, sorts, files, shelves and routes books and a wide variety of other materials; transports books and materials using book carts, hand trucks and similar equipment; locates or retrieves materials for processing using automated systems.

Assists patrons and other staff members: Locates and retrieves materials at staff and patron request. Assists patrons and staff with locating materials throughout the Library. Works with patrons to understand and follow our Community Use Agreements. Assists patrons with the navigation and use of the Central Library building. Coordinates with Safety Officers, Janitorial Staff and Building Maintenance Staff to address a multitude of building issues. Works with staff throughout the building to create a safe and welcoming space.

Maintains proper order and appearance of shelf materials and library environment: Gathers and re-shelves materials left behind by patrons and other staff. Organizes, straightens and re-balances materials on shelves. Pushes in and redistributes chairs and stools to proper locations. Straightens tables and ensures appearance of shelves and spaces are orderly to maintain a welcoming environment for patrons.

Other duties: Additional duties may include work on special projects as part of a team or alone, assisting with arranging and maintaining Library equipment and materials, and reporting building and Library materials issues as needed.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the qualifications are asked to submit the following items in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026 to be considered for this position:

• Online application with responses to the supplemental questions.
• A cover letter that briefly describes how your experience and skills align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Please let us know why you are interested in this position.
• Current resume

Applications that do not include a cover letter and complete online application will not be considered.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

Benefits and Salary Information

The full salary range for this position is $26.93 - $32.61 per hour.