PT Main Shelver - Outreach Services / Downtown Main Library

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library is seeking a part-time Main Shelver for Outreach Services at the Downtown Main Library. The role involves sorting, shelving, and maintaining library materials across the building, with emphasis on accuracy, accessibility, and customer service.

Hours are 20 per week, and compensation is $14.25 per hour. The position supports the library’s mission to connect people with the world of ideas and information, while upholding the library’s values and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 16+ age requirement.
• No certifications or licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves books and materials across the Main Library.
• Maintains order and collection integrity.
• Scans items into the system for check-in.
• Shifts and straightens materials as scheduled.
• Assists customers with directions and simple queries.
• Supports training for new Shelvers as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Alphabetical/Numerical sorting

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library technology

Job description

PT MAIN SHELVER - OUTREACH SERVICES/DOWNTOWN MAIN LIBRARY

DATE POSTED:

10.14.2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Main Shelver sorts, arranges, and shelves returned materials, and maintains and retrieves library material in all formats.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sorts and shelves books and other materials throughout the Main Library.
• Shelves materials to ensure strong collection integrity of the Library’s collections.
• Scans materials into computer to assure appropriate check-in.
• Shelf reads according to schedule for accurate order of materials.
• Shifts and straightens materials.
• Searches for misplaced or lost materials.
• Assists with weeding, as assigned.
• Pulls materials requiring mending or binding.
• Works with a wide variety of material types and collections contained within eleven floors and two buildings.
• Prepares carts of materials for delivery to appropriate locations.
• Delivers and pickups of materials throughout the Main Library.
• Assists with training for new Shelvers as directed.
• Assists customers with directional and simple reference questions.
• Supports and advances the Library’s mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
• Embraces and embodies the Library’s core beliefs, strategic priorities, and pillars of excellence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
• Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written methods.
• Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library.

Moving constantly throughout the workspace is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certifications or licensure: None.
• Driver's license: None.
• Years of relevant experience: None.
• Years of experience supervising: None.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

HOURS:

20 hours per week

SALARY:

$14.25 per hour

DEADLINE:

10.20.2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community.

We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status.