Shelver

Geauga County Public Library; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Geauga County Public Library seeks a part-time Shelver to keep the library and its materials in proper order through accurate shelving and shelf-reading. You will maintain the neat appearance of the library and its collections, ensuring materials are sorted and shelved correctly.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), basic computer skills, and excellent customer service. A background check is required for employment and the schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Successful completion of background check required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the library and its materials in proper order by accurate shelving and shelf-reading of library materials.
• Maintains the general neat appearance of the library and its collections.
• Accurately sorts and verifies all library materials, including sorting mail.
• Shelves or stores all library materials in proper order.
• Processing and deleting magazines and newspapers. Logs in newspaper/investment guides
• Keeps library neat by clearing tables of materials and straightening furniture. Replacing book covers and cleaning children’s books
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours /FLSA status

12 hours per week. Part-time. Non-exempt. Varied schedule of mornings, afternoons, evenings and rotating weekends

Reports to

Head of Circulation & Shelving

Rate of Pay

$11.00

Position Summary

Keeps the library and its materials in proper order by accurate shelving and shelf-reading of library materials. Maintains the general neat appearance of the library and its collections.

Essential Job Functions

This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.

• Accurately sorts and verifies all library materials, including sorting mail.
• Shelves or stores all library materials in proper order.
• Processing and deleting magazines and newspapers. Logs in newspaper/investment guides
• Keeps library neat by clearing tables of materials and straightening furniture. Replacing book covers and cleaning children’s books
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent or working toward a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Successful completion of background check.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds. Able to lift and remove multiple books from shelves to accomplish shifting of books.
• Able to push or pull full book carts and book drops.
• Able to bend, stretch walk and/or kneel to shelve books on both the highest and lowest shelving, as well as set up chairs and tables in meeting rooms
• Able to shelve in alphabetical and numerical order.
• Able to stand and balance on a kick stool while shelving.
• Able to read a computer screen and book/media spine labels.
• Able to shovel snowy walkways and salt same.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to library needs in a changing work environment.