Library Shelver

City of Oak Creek; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Oak Creek is seeking a Library Shelver to ensure library materials are available for public use and kept neatly on the shelves. You will sort, shelve, and assist patrons, contributing to a tidy, welcoming library environment.

Responsibilities include shelving accuracy, processing new materials, handling deliveries, program setup, and assisting with inventory. A high school diploma and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, shelve, relocate and search for library materials.
• Read shelves for accuracy of order and re-shelve as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the library collection and inventory.
• Receive/process deliveries and donations; set up for programs and events.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Library Shelver reports to the Access Services Manager and is responsible for ensuring library materials are available for public use in a timely fashion as well as sorting and shelving items in a neat and orderly fashion. This position also assists in providing customer service to patrons and other support tasks as assigned. The schedule for this position is Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm-8:15pm; Fridays, 4pm-6:15pm; Saturdays, 8:45am-4:15pm (Friday and Saturday shifts are on a rotation).

• Sort, shelve, relocate, and search for library materials.
• Read shelves for accuracy of order, re-shelve materials as needed
• Participate in the maintenance of the library collection. Process new materials. Make minor repairs to library materials and equipment. Bring items in non-working or poor condition to the attention of appropriate staff. Participate in inventory of library materials.
• Provides operational support by receiving and processing library deliveries and donations; setting up furniture and equipment for library programs and events; and, on an as-needed basis, assisting with recycling, garbage, and snow shoveling.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good communication skills and strong customer service skills are required, preferably in a public library setting.

Additional Information

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit Job Descriptions | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov).

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