Shelver - Part Time - West Pearland Library

Brazoria County; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Brazoria County is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to sort and shelve materials, assist patrons with catalogs and digital resources, and support library programs.

You'll work approximately 15 hours per week, Monday through Saturday with some evenings. The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and safe handling of materials in a county library setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have completed 2 years of high school.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds; some shelving and filing tasks require physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves library materials according to the Dewey Decimal System.
• Shelf-reads and organizes collections; keeps shelves neat and accessible.
• Provides public assistance with collections, catalogs, and electronic resources.
• Assists with library programs, outreach, and related presentations.
• Performs light office tasks and answers telephone calls.
• Maintains general appearance and safety of work areas.

Skills

Public interaction

Inventory management

Data entry

Mathematical accuracy

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or 2 years completed

Tools

Catalog systems

Office software

Job description

Responsible for accurately sorting, shelving, and maintaining the orderly appearance of library materials. HOURS: 15 hours per week, Mon-Sat, including some evening hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regular attendance is required
• Sorts and shelves all library materials according to the Dewey Decimal System
• Shelf-reads, organizes, straightens, and shifts collections as necessary
• Provides public assistance in use of collections, catalogs, electronic resources, and related services
• Assists in office-related tasks as necessary
• Assists with library programs and outreach, including preparation and presentation as needed
• Answers telephone calls
• Implements library policies and procedures for patrons.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Evenings and weekends are required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not a supervisory position.

Education and Experience

Must be at least 16 years of age and have completed 2 years of high school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with County and Library policies and applicable laws
• Skill in using standard business software and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Communicate effectively with patrons and staff
• Perform various mathematical calculations accurately
• Apply common sense to daily tasks, patron assistance, and problem-solving
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Interact professionally with the public
• Exercise initiative, discretion, and decision-making within established guidelines

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Texas Driver’s License is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk and sit; have manual dexterity to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally 25+ pounds. This position requires the ability to push and pull book carts weighing 25+ pounds across a distance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job takes place within a library environment and in an automobile on county roads and streets. Inside the libraries, the noise level is usually a low to medium level. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office meetings and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving are expected.

In an automobile, the noise level can be loud while driving on the roads and streets. Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees). In outdoor conditions, the employee may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sunlight and/or rain, hazardous road conditions, and gasoline fumes; the employee may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow.

DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY

The drug/alcohol policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.