Shelver

Essential Job Functions

• Process, organize, and shelve returned library materials.
• Sort and pack items for delivery.
• Locate and fulfill patron holds.
• Keep material in the correct sequence.
• Re-shelve out of place library material.
• Maintain neatness on shelves and in public and staff work areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent desirable but not required.
  • Skills and abilities: Ability to work efficiently and prioritize important tasks, accept and manage change, maintain composure and overcome stress, identify efficiencies and suggest improvements, display high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity, be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor, form and maintain excellent working relationships, manage confidential information appropriately, provide excellent customer service, read small print on labels on books and materials, work with minimum supervision, reach and maintain a high level of productivity, alphabetize and utilize the Dewey Decimal System, learn the Library's self-check and return technology.
  • Language skills: Spanish language skills preferred.
  • Other qualifications: Interest in books and library materials, strong organizational skills, public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service, demonstration of character and integrity in all situations while upholding SJCPL's ethical standards, dependability, punctuality, trustworthiness, good attendance and work habits, physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, move library materials (20-25 lbs.), push/pull (up to 50 lbs.), and to stand for long periods of time, follow instructions, be accurate and pay attention to details.

  Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance Plans.
  • Hoosier S.T.A.R.T 457(b) Employee Funded Retirement Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 16 Vacation Hours Annually.
  • 40 Sick Time Hours Annually.
  • 10 Paid Holidays.