Library Shelver

City of Cedar Rapids•Busse Library, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids Public Library is hiring a Library Shelver to help keep our materials organized and accessible for the community. In this role, you'll shelve books and other materials, maintain orderly collections, assist with materials handling, and help ensure items are available and easy to find. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy keeping things in order, and like being part of a team that supports learning and discovery—we’d love to have you join us! About our Organization At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation. About our Community Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here! About the Position Organizes and shelves library materials and empties book returns. Works under the supervision of the Library Shelving Supervisor. The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

No prior experience required

Responsibilities

Shelves all types of library materials according to a pre-determined system
Reads shelves to ensure materials are in proper order
Clears reading tables and re-shelving areas
Assists with the Automated Materials Handling system, and pulls traps and removes holds to get materials into the hands of customers as quickly as possible
Processes incoming and outgoing materials deliveries
Conducts searches for missing library materials
Sorts mail
Prepares packages and letters for mailing
Assists with inventory of library collections according to a pre-determined system
Assists with training new library shelvers under the direction of their supervisor
Promotes positive relations with library patrons
Provides directional information to the public
Shovels snow and does lawn work
Runs library errands
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
Supports continuous process improvement initiatives
Performs related work as required