Evening & Weekend Library Shelver

City of Burlington; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Burlington Public Library is seeking Shelvers to support evening and weekend operations. Primary duties include checking in returned items, shelving accurately, and assisting patrons with basic directions while helping maintain a welcoming library environment.

Starting wage is $9.00/hour with approximately 8-12 hours per week. Flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday hours is expected; 16+ years old with library experience preferred and strong English communication skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Paid or volunteer library experience preferred.
• Excellent level of English oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs alpha-numeric sorting and filing tasks.
• Checks in and arranges returned materials on book carts and reshelves them in proper order.
• Maintains correct order and straightens materials on the shelves or in the collection while shelving and in other assigned areas.
• Empties bookdrop and takes returned materials to proper place for check in.
• Assists with training of new shelvers, as directed.
• Assists with outside maintenance of walkways as required, including shoveling.
• Assists with routine inside maintenance as required.
• Answers simple directional requests and refers more in-depth questions to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Alphabetic sorting

Dewey Decimal system

Customer service

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Burlington Public Library is seeking Shelvers to support evening and weekend operations. Primary duties include checking in returned items, shelving accurately, and assisting patrons with basic directions while helping maintain a welcoming library environment.

Starting wage is $9.00/hour with approximately 8-12 hours per week. Flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday hours is expected; 16+ years old with library experience preferred and strong English communication skills are desired.