Library Shelver

Salt Lake County • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The Library Shelver empties book drops, sorts and shelves library materials, fills and processes holds, and checks in library materials. The role also supports library operations by searching for requested materials, maintaining the order of shelves, shifting the collection when needed, and completing assigned support tasks.

Work is performed primarily indoors, with exposure to hot or cold temperatures when emptying outside book drops. The position involves significant standing and walking and requires bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching up to six feet (with or without a step stool), lifting up to 30 pounds, and pushing or pulling a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of basic library processes.
• Ability to operate a PC and Windows-based computer software programs.
• Ability to perform alphabetical and numerical sorting and shelving.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to understand, remember, and execute multi-step written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Empty book drops and soft carts.
• Sort library materials on carts by call number.
• Shelve library materials in proper alphabetical or numerical order.
• Shelf-read to ensure materials are in proper order.
• Fill and process hold requests.
• Search for materials as requested.
• Shift the collection when needed.
• Check in library materials.
• Perform assigned support tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed