Library Shelver

JOB SUMMARY

Empties book drops sorts and shelves library materials fills and processes holds and checks in library materials. Answers questions about basic library services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older at time of hire.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant (eighteen (18) years or older) must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Empties book drops and soft carts.
• Sorts library materials on carts by call number.
• Shelves library materials in proper alphabetical or numerical order.
• Shelf reads to ensure materials are in proper order.
• Fills and processes hold requests.
• Searches for materials as requested.
• Answers questions about basic library services.
• Checks in library materials.
• Shifts collection when needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic library processes

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a PC
• Perform alphabetical and numerical sorting and shelving
• Operate Windows-based computer software programs
• Read write and communicate in English
• Understand remember and execute multi-step written and/or verbal instructions
• Concentrate and accomplish detail-oriented tasks
• Organize and prioritize work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures both hot and cold when emptying outside book drops. Significant standing and walking. Requires the ability to bend kneel stoop reach up to six feet (with or without a step stool) lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.