Shelver

Tulsa City-County Library; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulsa City-County Library is seeking a Shelver to help sort and place returned materials while maintaining neat displays and shelves. You will also provide excellent customer service at the library by connecting customers to the right people, places, and services for their needs.

The position is part-time (16 hours per week) with a schedule Tue/Wed/Thu 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sat 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Education starts with some high school; no prior experience required. Salary is $11.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and perform alphabetic and numeric sorting.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to learn library's automated system.

Responsibilities

• Sort and place returned materials and maintain neat displays and shelves.
• Provide excellent customer service by connecting customers to the right people, places, and services.

Skills

Communication

Sorting

Basic IT skills

Customer help

Directions

Education

Some high school

No experience required

Job description

At Tulsa City-County Library, we do more than provide access to books—we connect people to opportunity. Every day, our employees create welcoming spaces, build connections, solve problems, and help customers from all walks of life access the tools they need to learn new skills, discover new ideas, access resources, and build brighter futures. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Tulsa City-County Library.

Located at LaFortune Park, Herman and Kate Kaiser Library is a thriving community hub, hosting educational and creativity opportunities for all ages. The team is looking for a Shelver to help us sort and place our returned materials, while maintaining neat and orderly displays and shelves. Our Shelver will also provide excellent customer service at the Library by connecting customers to the right people, places and services for their needs.

Salary: $11.50/hr.

Status: Part Time - 16 hour/week.

Schedule

Tues, Wed, Thu: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Sat: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to read and perform alphabetic and numeric sorting;
• Basic computer skills, including ability to learn library's automated system;
• Ability to help customers with their basic computer needs, including e-mail, answering Microsoft product questions, and navigating the Internet;
• Ability to provide directions.

Education and Experience

• Some high school education or training required;
• No previous experience required.

What It's Like to Work at Tulsa City-County Library

Library work is about people first. Our employees actively engage with customers, provide exceptional service, and help connect people to the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We serve customers from all backgrounds and life experiences, and we value empathy, respect, curiosity, and a commitment to public service. If you enjoy helping others and making a meaningful impact in your community, you'll thrive at Tulsa City-County Library.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work requires pushing moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds), lifting up to 25 pounds, and very long periods of walking and/or standing, and frequently requires stooping, stretching and bending. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperatures (extreme cold or heat) and air conditions due to exposure to the outdoors.