Library Shelver

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #7: Library Shelver

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 - 3

DEPARTMENT: Library

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

HIRING SALARY: $12.00/hour

PAY GRADE: Temporary

TYPE OF POSITION: Part-Time

DAYS WORKED: Varies includes weekends evenings and holidays

HOURS WORKED: Varies

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Wednesday September 3rd 2025

SELECTION AND SCREENING TOOLS REQUIRED

There are 3 TestGenius tests that take approximately 30 to 45 minutes each and MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS PAST THE CLOSING DATE for this position.

The 3 tests are Alphabetic Filling Numeric Filing and Reading Comprehension. Applicant will receive an email from TestGenius after the online application is received.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Supervised by the Library Patron Services Coordinator. Work is performed under the direction of the Library Patron Services Supervisors the Library Patron Services Technicians and the Lead Shelver as determined by work schedules.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

Shelves sorts and files various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetic numeric and alpha-numeric). A high degree of accuracy is vital.

Reads numbers and letters rapidly and accurately in order to sort and shelve library materials both alphabetically and numerically. With training 80-100 items shall be consistently and accurately shelved per hour.

Routinely reads shelve for accuracy collects in-house materials for usage statistics locates missing and hold materials and retrieves materials for library staff or patrons.

Maintains the overall appearance of the shelves by straightening shifting edging and monitoring the condition of library materials and identifying and re-shelving misplaced items.

Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of the library by straightening chairs collecting materials from tables carts and shelves and reporting any damaged equipment furniture or fixtures to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Maintains good organizational skills and attention to detail. Performs repetitive shelving.

Works independently quietly and efficiently little social interaction. Adapts to changes in workload when library is busy.

Uses excellent customer service skills to assist patrons in a courteous and respectful manner within scope of training; refers patrons to appropriate personnel.

May assist with emptying the book drop and automated return bins; may assist with inspecting checking out or routing materials to the proper locations; may assist with sorting counting and organizing materials on book carts for shelving.

May assist in the clearing room with discharging library materials using the automated return system and monitoring the return system as materials are automatically being discharged and sorted.

May assist with answering the telephone in the clearing room answering questions appropriate to skill level and directing calls as appropriate.

May perform other basic duties in patron services or in other areas of the library or branch library as assigned.

Learns procedures and responsibilities primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place on-the-job. Training is hands-on with repetition and reinforcement.

Understands and follows written and/or verbal instructions.

Participates and attends trainings daily shows programs and other projects of the library as required and/or assigned.

Must be available to work a varied schedule including evenings weekends and holidays.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Complies with Patron Services department and library procedures and policies and the City guideline rules regulations procedures and policies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the Citys Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program which includes pre-employment testing post-accident testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Background check is required.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the Citys Environmental Health and Safety Program.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers supervisors other City personnel and the public.

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with co-workers supervisors other City personnel and the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to learn and use library organization systems including Dewey Decimal Classification for the purpose of shelving books and locating material in all areas of the library.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision within the context of the shelving team environment.

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Ability to read numbers and letters rapidly and accurately. Ability to organize sort and file alphabetically and numerically.

Ability to communicate and follow instructions both oral and written and follow established routines.

Ability to learn to use the tools and equipment listed including the librarys online catalog and automation system and use them effectively to perform assigned duties.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Library online catalog automated return system book cart handheld automated scanning device

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk stand talk and hear with minimum sitting. The employee is required to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to climb balance stand stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee will routinely push fully-loaded book carts requiring up to 25 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V