Shelver (12 hour)

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

Job summary

Mentor Public Library in Mentor, Ohio seeks a Shelver to join the Materials Management area. This part-time, grade 1 position begins at $11.00 per hour and reports to the Materials Management Manager.

Responsibilities include shelving, maintaining order, and assisting in locating materials, with attention to detail and customer service. The role may be full or part-time depending on library needs and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to alphabetically and numerically file and perform simple clerical work.
• Ability to move loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Handle library materials up to 30 pounds.
• Physical demands include reaching, bending and squatting.
• Basic computer skills to access work email and HR/payroll software.
• Demonstrates tact and courtesy.
• Desire and ability to work as a contributing team member.
• Good judgment, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Dependability and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Sort, alphabetize, shelve, and retrieve library materials.
• Read shelves for order and neatness.
• Load/unload books from carts and book drop.
• Unloads donation bin onto carts and deliver to departments.
• Shift and straighten materials as necessary.
• Assist in location and retrieval of materials as requested.
• Pull back issues of newspapers, periodicals, and serials.
• Maintain neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Alphabetical filing

Heavy cart handling

Material handling 30 lbs

Physical endurance

Basic computer skills

Tact and courtesy

Team player

Judgment and dependability

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Minor work permit (16+ age)

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Description

Shelver

This position is a part-time grade 1, bargaining unit position with a pay rate beginning at $11.00 per hour. Applicants should be friendly, customer-service driven, detail-oriented, with the ability to work alone efficiently. This position reports to the Materials Management Manager. Posting closes 11/12/26 at 4:00pm.

Title: Shelver

Grade: 1

Immediate Supervisor: Department Manager

Basic Function:

Performs routine and nonprofessional work in the library such as shelving, and maintaining books and other library materials in proper order. Position may be full or part time and is determined by the needs of the library.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This classification performs routine work in shelving library materials in a safe, accurate and efficient manner. Employees assigned to this class are required to provide service in accordance with the Library’s mission, core values, and strategic plan.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sorts, alphabetizes, shelves, and retrieves library materials
• Reads library shelves for order and neatness
• Loads and unloads books from carts, and/or book drop to be delivered to the proper area
• Unloads donation bin onto carts and delivers carts to appropriate department
• Following set procedures, checks in clean-up materials and sorts onto appropriate carts
• Changes status for items to be evaluated by other departments
• Shifts and straightens materials as necessary.
• Reaches up or down to shelve materials.
• Clears and neatens library tables and seating areas at closing.
• Assists in location and retrieval of materials as requested
• Pulls back issues of newspapers, periodicals, peripherals, and serials
• Maintains neat and orderly work area

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to alphabetically and numerically (decimal) file accurately and perform simple clerical work
• Ability to manipulate loaded book carts weighing 300 pounds over carpeted floors
• Manipulates library materials up to 30 pounds
• Physical demands include the ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, and squatting
• Basic computer skills required to access work email and HR/payroll software
• Must display tact and courtesy
• Desire and ability to work as a contributing member of a team environment
• Must possess good judgment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Must display thoroughness and dependability

Education, Training and Experience:

Student applicants must be at least 16 years old and be able to submit a complete minor work permit. Adult applicants must have a high school education or equivalent. Applicants must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, complete forms, and understand and communicate instructions.

The intent of this summary is to characterize the typical duties and responsibilities that will be required of individual positions assigned to this classification and should not be construed as representing the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be expected to perform their related duties which are specific to their area that may not be reflected in this class summary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR ALL LIBRARY EMPLOYEES

All Mentor Public Library employees are expected to have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills; maintain a tolerance and sensitivity to the needs of patrons and staff; maintain a positive and pleasant attitude, and be co-operative with co-workers. All employees shall adhere to the Library's policies and procedures and support the Library's mission within the Library and in the community. Employees shall have regular attendance, be flexible with regards to scheduling which includes daytimes, evening, and weekend hours; and be in adequate physical condition to fulfill the requirements of the job.