Shelver

At MidPointe Library, our mission is to enrich our community through access and experiences by connecting a curious community to our services and providing a positive learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently shelve library materials in numerical or alphabetical order.
• Shift items when necessary.
• Answer customers' directional questions.
• Pull books from shelves for holds and discards using provided lists.
• Empty and sort book drop materials, evaluating the condition of returned items.
• Use conveyor belt machinery to check items in and place them on the appropriate cart for shelving.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior computer experience is needed.
• Must be able to file numerically and alphabetically.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to learn and carry out job responsibilities.
• Must efficiently and accurately comprehend, follow, and implement library policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable physical attendance and punctuality is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach from the bottom to the top of shelves and carts, and into deep bins to file and retrieve items.
• Move book crates that could weigh up to 75 pounds when full and move book carts that could weigh up to 200+ pounds when full.
• Work in areas that contain cleaning odors, dust, and other possible allergens.
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate library equipment, including the conveyor belt check-in system.

Schedule

24 hours per week:

Labor Day – Memorial Day

• Week 1: Sun OFF, Mon 4:15pm-8:15pm, Tue 4:15pm-8:15pm, Wed 4:15pm-8:15pm, Thu 4:15pm-8:15pm, Fri OFF, Sat 1:15pm-5:15pm
• Week 2: Sun 1:15pm-5:15pm, Mon 4:15pm-8:15pm, Tue 4:15pm-8:15pm, Wed OFF, Thu 4:15pm-8:15pm, Fri 1:15pm-5:15pm, Sat OFF

Memorial Day – Labor Day

• Week 1: Sun OFF, Mon 4:15pm-8:15pm, Tue 4:15pm-8:15pm, Wed 4:15pm-8:15pm, Thu 4:15pm-8:15pm, Fri OFF, Sat 1:15pm-5:15pm
• Week 2: Sun OFF, Mon 4:15pm-8:15pm, Tue 4:15pm-8:15pm, Wed 4:15pm-8:15pm, Thu 4:15pm-8:15pm, Fri 1:15pm-5:15pm, Sat OFF

Pay

The pay range is $12.50 - $18.00 per hour, depending on job factors such as experience, skills, education, and languages spoken.

Benefits

• State retirement plan.
• Direct deposit.
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• Paid eligible holidays.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Additional benefits available.