Shelver Page

Summary

Responsible for sorting and shelving library books and materials. Also, responsible for assisting the library staff in performing related customer service and clerical work.

Pay Range: $13.88 -$17.10 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: 19 hour weeks comprised of four 4-hour days and one 3-hour day, with work occurring either in the mornings or afternoons.

• Saturday work included in schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Retrieve items and return materials to their appropriate place on the shelves, according to alphabetical or numeric filing.

• Straighten shelves and check for proper order.

• Locate missing items.

• Sort materials and lift book bins.

• Transfer library materials from book carts to appropriate locations.

• Assist in unloading books from van.

• Assist in lifting, moving, and setting up heavy items such as computer equipment or furniture.

• Distribute periodicals, newspapers and mail to appropriate locations.

• Pull old periodicals for discarding, recycling and/or resale.

• Check-in and trace materials using a computerized system.

• Provide basic level assistance for library users and refer users to appropriate library staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade

• At least 16 years of age

• Ability to file accurately by alphabet and numbers

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Some experience in a library environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of standard filing systems

• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal Classification system

• Skill to operate a computer keyboard to enter and retrieve information regarding books and materials

• Ability to understand and implement oral and written directions

• Ability to drive a box truck

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license