Library Materials & Shelving Coordinator

St Louis Public Library; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library's Julia Davis Branch has an opening for a Materials Assistant - TPT, a part-time, temporary role in St. Louis, MO.

You will shelve materials, straighten shelves, check placements, and help visitors with locating items. The position emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system. Training on Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) is provided as you assist in processing holds and deliveries.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required; volunteer library experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable about the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Able to learn Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

Responsibilities

• Shelve all Library materials in the proper location according to priority.
• Straighten materials on the shelves to ensure consistency and attractiveness.
• Review material placement to identify potential shelving errors.
• Search for abandoned materials to add to the book truck or proper location.
• Assist customers with location questions.
• Maintain assigned sections through regular shelf-reading and shifting.
• Complete pull item lists and retrieve materials as assigned.
• Assist in processing holds and incoming deliveries.
• Communicate areas of concern to supervisors for further maintenance.
• Package items into envelopes and/or bins for outgoing delivery.
• Monitor book drop area for material returns.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Shelf maintenance

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

St. Louis Public Library's Julia Davis Branch has an opening for a Materials Assistant - TPT, a part-time, temporary role in St. Louis, MO.

You will shelve materials, straighten shelves, check placements, and help visitors with locating items. The position emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system. Training on Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) is provided as you assist in processing holds and deliveries.