Shelver

Allen County Public Library; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Sick and Vacation Accruals

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a part-time Shelver for the Georgetown Branch to keep shelves organized for the next discovery. This role is perfect for students or anyone wanting a fun, flexible addition to their workday.

Starting pay ranges from $11.70 to $14.00 per hour, based on experience. The Shelver position offers 12 hours per week with evenings and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and steady organization habits.
• Ability to read and interpret letters and numbers quickly and correctly.
• Comfortable working on your feet and moving materials throughout a shift.
• Must complete and pass the Dewey Decimal Skills Test.

Responsibilities

• Sort and shelve books and other materials accurately.
• File items alphabetically and numerically.
• Assist with basic processing so materials are shelf-ready.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support branch goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading numeric data

Stamina for standing

Job description

Are you a book lover who dreams of being surrounded by stories and adventure? Join the Allen County Public Library as a Part-time Shelver at the Georgetown Branch. This job is perfect for students or anyone looking to add a splash of fun to their workday. Starting pay is $11.70 to $14.00 per hour, based on experience.

Desired schedule

The Georgetown Shelver position is 12 hours per week.

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:15-9:15pm
• Saturday afternoons: 2:15-6:15pm

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Sick and Vacation Accruals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

About Acpl

A welcoming hub for learning and connection, we empower our community with knowledge, resources, and inclusive experiences-putting people first and creating a place where everyone belongs and thrives.

Day to day as a shelver

As a part-time Shelver, you'll keep our collection easy to find and ready for the next big discovery-because a well-ordered shelf is a happy shelf.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and shelve books and other materials accurately
• File items alphabetically and numerically (yes, both!)
• Assist with basic processing of materials so they're shelf-ready
• Work cooperatively with staff to support branch goals

Required Skills/qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and steady organization habits
• Ability to read and interpret letters and numbers quickly and correctly
• Comfortable working on your feet and moving materials throughout a shift
• Must complete and pass the Dewey Decimal Skills Test (available at any branch or the Main Library during open hours)

Salary: $11.70 - $13.00 per hour