MATERIALS ASSISTANT TPT
St Louis Public Library•St. Louis, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
St. Louis Public Library’s Julia Davis Branch has an exciting part-time opening for a Materials Assistant. This location has recently undergone substantial renovation and will bring recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and digital literacy training to this busy urban service community. The ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
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.
- Able to learn Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
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
