Part-Time Library Shelving Specialist

City of Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Whitewater is seeking a part-time Library Shelver to accurately shelve and organize library materials and maintain spaces in a neat, orderly, and accessible manner. This 12-hour-per-week position offers a flexible schedule and may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include shelving to the Dewey Decimal system, shelf reading, straightening displays, and assisting patrons with basic directions.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school education preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System desired.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Shelves library materials accurately according to the library’s classification systems.
• Performs shelf reading to ensure materials are properly organized and returns misplaced items to their correct locations.
• Straightens and faces out materials on the shelves while shelving and as assigned.
• Maintains library space, including picking up stray materials.
• Maintains clear aisles and safe, accessible shelving areas while performing assigned duties.
• Shifts books and other library materials as needed to maintain organized and accessible collections.
• Empties book drop and takes returned items to proper place for checking in.
• Identifies and reports damaged materials, shelving, equipment, and potential safety hazards to appropriate staff.
• Answers basic directional questions and refers other patron inquiries to appropriate library staff.
• May assist patrons with self-checkout and copy machine; may locate materials for lists; light cleaning.

Skills

Shelf shelving

Attention to detail

Customer directions

Education

High school education (preferred)

Tools

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

City of Whitewater is seeking a part-time Library Shelver to accurately shelve and organize library materials and maintain spaces in a neat, orderly, and accessible manner. This 12-hour-per-week position offers a flexible schedule and may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include shelving to the Dewey Decimal system, shelf reading, straightening displays, and assisting patrons with basic directions.