Library Shelver

Library Materials Re-Shelf Assistant

Under immediate supervision, reshelves library materials, maintains materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion, assists in other support tasks as assigned.

Essential duties include:

• Accurately performs alpha-numeric sorting, filing, and shelving.
• Arranges returned materials on book carts and re-shelves in proper order.
• Empties sorter bins as appropriate.
• Shifts and shelf-reads materials throughout the library collection.
• Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires high school enrollment or completion and the following abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to efficiently sort in alphabetic or numeric order and develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and staff.
• Ability to participate in and maintain a courteous and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to efficiently perform routine library procedures.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work to include bending, reaching, and crouching; pushing and pulling carts; and lifting and carrying materials.
• Ability to maintain a regular work schedule and apply time-management skills.

Supplemental information:

This position is part-time; anticipated 10-15 hours per week.