Library Shelver - Multiple Locations

JOB SUMMARY

Empties book drops, sorts, and shelves library materials, fills and processes holds, and checks in library materials. Answers questions about basic library services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of this position, successful applicants eighteen (18) years or older are subject to a pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Empties book drops and soft carts.
• Sorts library materials on carts by call number.
• Shelves library materials in proper alphabetical or numerical order.
• "Shelf reads" to ensure materials are in proper order.
• Fills and processes hold requests.
• Searches for materials, as requested.
• Answers questions about basic library services.
• Checks in library materials.
• Shifts collection, when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic library processes

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a PC
• Perform alphabetical and numerical sorting and shelving
• Operate Windows-based computer software programs
• Read, write, and communicate in English
• Understand, remember, and execute multi-step written and/or verbal instructions
• Concentrate and accomplish detail-oriented tasks
• Organize and prioritize work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.  Exposure to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, when emptying outside book drops.  Significant standing and walking.  Requires ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach up to six feet (with or without a step stool), lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.

We are hiring one 20-hour-per-week Library Shelver position at each of the following locations:

1. Millcreek Library

2. Daybreak Library

3. Sandy Library