MATERIALS ASSISTANT TPT
About The Position
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library has an opening for a part-time Materials Assistant. We are a busy location in the St. Louis Public Library system serving the residents and workers of downtown St Louis, as well as customers from throughout the St Louis area and beyond. Our ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. In addition to the opportunity to work with Central Library’s vast and varied collection, the job provides the opportunity to learn skills used in other library positions.
Requirements
- Able to arrange items in a certain order according to a specific set of rules.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledgeable about the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
- Skilled to recognize differences in detail.
Nice To Haves
- Previous library volunteer experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Shelve all Library materials in the proper location according to priority.
- Straighten materials on the shelves to ensure consistency and attractiveness.
- Review material placement to identify potential shelving errors.
- Search for abandoned materials to add to the book truck or proper location.
- Assist customers with location questions.
- Maintain assigned sections through regular shelf-reading and shifting.
- Complete pull item lists and retrieve materials as assigned.
- Assist in processing holds and incoming deliveries.
- Communicate areas of concern to supervisors for further maintenance.
- Package items into envelopes and/or bins for outgoing delivery.
- Monitor book drop area for material returns.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay of $15.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
