Shelf Reading Volunteer

Vernon Area Public Library District; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon Area Public Library District in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a part-time shelver to support daily library operations by arranging, shelving and maintaining materials.

You will read shelved items for accuracy, straighten shelves, maintain public areas, and take on special projects as assigned. Must be at least 18 years old, commit for six months, and be able to stand, bend, lift, reach to 75 inches, and file accurately in Dewey Decimal order.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to commit for at least 6 months.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, reach to 75 inches, stoop and crouch.
• Detail oriented with accurate filing in alphabetical, numerical, and Dewey Decimal order.
• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Read shelved items for accuracy.
• General straightening and maintaining of shelved material and public areas.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Alphabetical sorting

Dewey Decimal system

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Ladder safety

Manual handling

Job description

Perform a variety of tasks involved in the arrangement, order, upkeep and maintenance of shelved library materials.

• 1 regularly scheduled day Monday - Friday
• A minimum of once weekly - 2 hours a week
• Between 9 am - 4 pm
• Up to twice weekly is welcomed for those who are interested.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Reading shelved items for accuracy.
• General straightening and maintaining of shelved material and public areas.
• Special projects as assigned.

MUST BE:

• at least 18 years of age.
• able to make a minimum 6 month commitment.
• able to stand, bend, lift, reach to 75 inches, stoop and crouch.
• detail oriented and able to file accurately in alphabetical, numerical, and Dewey Decimal order.
• able to understand and follow written and oral directions.