Library Shelver - Part-Time

Pending Council Approval 9/11/25:

Under the general supervision of the Library Manager, performs routine manual and clerical work in the public library.  The employee is responsible for shelving library materials and performing related tasks. Work is performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. Employees work under direct supervision, although they may operate with some independence once procedures are learned, with only occasional checks for adherence to prescribed standards.  This position also requires proficiency in customer service and daily interaction with the public.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Shelving books, CDs, magazines, etc.
• Reads shelves and places items in proper order as instructed.
• Straightens and shifts materials on library shelves.
• May assist patrons with finding library materials.
• Light cleaning, dusting, and straightening up. 
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system to the extent required for shelving books; good working knowledge of the alphabet; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; thoroughness; dependability.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred Experience
Public Library working experience or other customer service experience working with the public.

Required Qualifications
Shall be available for off-hour work assignments.

Required Physical Activities
Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Walking, Stooping, Kneeling, Speaking, Climbing, Crouching, Standing, Grasping, Repetitive Motion.

Physical Characteristics of the Job
Medium work requiring the exertion of up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally and up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently.

Environmental Conditions
The work is performed primarily inside an office and public service environment.  The job requires sitting and standing for extended periods, and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations, significant work pace pressure, and, at times, irregular work hours. 

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED
Computer hardware and software, general office equipment, print and electronic reference materials, telephone, fax machine, postal equipment, copier, and auxiliary computer hardware.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.