Library Shelver - Part Time - 20 hours - Freeport

Must be at least 16 years of age. Shelves books for the Library System within established guidelines by performing the following duties.

Shift: 20 hours per week as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

Regular attendance is required

Shelves books according to the Dewey Decimal System

Shelves other library material alphabetically and periodicals by date

Straightens library books and library materials

Counts materials used by patrons for statistical reports as necessary

Types and files as needed

Cleans and mends library material when assigned

Retrieves materials from non-public areas for patrons

Cross trains on the Circulation Desk, including using the online computerized system

Answers telephone as needed

Performs other work as needed

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must be 16 years of age and have 2 years of High School. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job takes place within a typical library office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

The incumbent in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the county's safety policies and procedures. Ask the supervisor for details.

DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY 

Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required. 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.