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City of Faribault; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Faribault Public Library seeks a part-time Shelver to keep shelves neat and materials accessible for patrons.

Responsibilities include shelving, shelf-reading, assisting staff, stocking supplies, and helping set up displays. Must be a high school student with customer service experience; library experience preferred. Schedule is set at about 13 hours per week.

On-site position with opportunities to participate in staff meetings and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school student.
• Experience in customer service; public library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shelving books and library materials.
• Ensure shelves are in order (shelf reading).
• Move materials to different areas of the library.
• Refill copy machine supplies and pencils.
• Assist staff with photocopies and displays.
• Tidy areas of the library including tables and play areas.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Check and respond to staff email.
• Dusting and general upkeep.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Alphabetizing

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High school student

Tools

Word processing

Email

Internet

Job description

To shelve books and other library materials, and to help make library materials readily available to the public. To keep the library clean and orderly.

Hours: 13 per week

Set Schedule:

Mondays 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Tuesdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Must be 16 years of age or older to qualify for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shelving books and other library materials.
• Making sure shelves are in order (shelf reading).
• Moving materials to different areas of the library.
• Refilling copy machine paper, scratch paper, and pencils.
• Assisting library staff as needed with tasks, including making photocopies and setting up displays.
• Tidying areas of the library, including tables and children's play equipment.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings.
• Checking and responding to staff email.
• Dusting.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIUMUMREQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school student.
• Experience in customer service; and public library experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Must be able to alphabetize and put numbers in order, including decimals.
• Must be able to use a computer, the Internet, email, and word processing.
• Must be able to read, alphabetize, and communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Must be able to take instruction and direction from a number of different people.
• Must be willing to ask questions.
• Must be able to work independently.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Children'sLibrarian and the general direction of the Library Director.