Library Shelver

About the role

Empties book drops, sorts and shelves library materials, fills and processes holds, and checks in library materials.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of hire
• Applicants 18 years or older are subject to a background check

Responsibilities

• Empties book drops and soft carts
• Sorts library materials on carts by call number
• Shelves library materials in proper alphabetic or numeric order
• Performs "shelf reads" to ensure materials are in proper order
• Fills and processes hold requests
• Searches for materials, as requested
• Shifts collection, when needed
• Checks in library materials
• Performs assigned support tasks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic library processes
• Ability to operate a PC
• Ability to perform alphabetical and numerical sorting and shelving
• Ability to operate Windows-based computer software programs
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to understand, remember, and execute multi-step written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish detail-oriented tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize work

Working Conditions

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 the 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.