Library Shelver (Part-Time)

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Norwalk seeks a part-time library aide to re-shelve materials and keep shelves in good order, helping staff and patrons find items quickly. Main duties include shelving and retrieving materials, simple filing and photocopying, shelf checks from printed lists, and assembling borrower welcome packets.

The position supports programs and averages 10–12 hours per week, with weekend work expected. Qualifications include being a student in good standing in high school or possessing a HS diploma

Qualifications

• Student in good standing in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum hiring age is 14; preferred age 16.
• Ability to use computers.
• Ability to stand and walk around the library for long periods.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Shelve and retrieve materials.
• Simple filing and photocopying.
• Shelf checking from printed lists.
• Check bibliographic holdings in OPAC.
• Assemble new borrower welcome packets.
• Assist with library programs.

Skills

Computer use

Mobility

Weekend availability

Job description

Position Definition:
Reporting to the department head, assists the department by re-shelving materials and keeping shelves in good order, making it easy for staff and patrons to find and use materials.Example of Duties:

• Shelve and retrieve materials
• Simple filing and photocopying
• Shelf checking from printed lists
• Checking bibliographic holdings in OPAC
• Putting together new borrower welcome packets
• Basic assistance with programs
• Work an average of 10-12-hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:Student in good standing in high school, or a high school diploma or GED. The preferred minimum age is 16. The minimum hiring ages is 14.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use computers
• Ability to stand and walk around the library to re-shelve books for long periods of time/
• Ability to work weekends.

Hours: Up to 19.5 hrs/wk.