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City of River Falls•Library 140 Union Street River Falls, WI

About The Position

This is a year-round, part-time position supporting the circulation of library materials and maintaining an organized collection. The work includes basic operation of the Automated Material Handling (AMH) system, sorting materials, and shelving library items. The position requires evening and weekend hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday for a two-hour shift between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with a preference for shifts between noon and 4 p.m. The position also includes a rotating Saturday shift, approximately once a month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The application deadline is November 20, 2026, and application review begins November 23, 2026.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Friendly, courteous, and professional customer service skills.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patrons, coworkers, and community members in person, over the phone, and through email.
Organize and prioritize routine tasks.
Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Follow written and verbal instructions while performing repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or experience with library work.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Empty book drops and load returned materials onto the Automated Material Handling (AMH) system.
Unpack and load courier deliveries onto the AMH system.
Operate the AMH system, respond to routine alarms, and perform basic reset procedures for full bins or blocked sensors.
Inspect returned materials for completeness and condition.
Complete documentation for materials requiring billing because of damage or missing parts.
Sort materials from AMH bins onto carts for shelving.
Remove materials from the AMH exceptions bin and prepare them for check-in by other library staff.
Shelve library materials accurately and efficiently according to established procedures.
Maintain orderly shelving areas and help keep the collection organized.
Interact courteously with patrons and refer service, reference, or account questions to appropriate library staff.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patrons’ use of library materials, programs, and services.