Library Shelver (part-time): Starts in January 2027

City of South Milwaukee•South Milwaukee, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides collection maintenance services for the library. The Library Shelver is responsible for retrieving and shelving library materials, maintains materials in the library collection, and assists in other support tasks as assigned. This position works under the supervision of the Library Director and is classified as Temporary. The position is available due to the upcoming 2027 expansion of the number of hours that the City of South Milwaukee Library will be open.

Requirements

No employment experience required.
Completion of one (1) year of high school.
Ability to sort materials in alpha, numeric and alphanumeric order.
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform tasks with strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of library patron information.
Ability to utilize computer to check e-mail and participate in employee training.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Shelves library materials accurately according to the library’s classification systems.
Empties and sorts consortium deliveries and the book drop.
Straightens books on shelves to ensure uniformity and neatness in appearance.
Reads shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items.
Locates and retrieves library materials for selected lists.
Shifts books and collections as needed during daily shelving or as part of reorganization projects.
Refers non-directional questions to appropriate staff members.
Assists with library program set-up and take-down.
Participates in staff meetings when required.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Occasional trash removal and light cleaning duties.