Shelver

City of Stoughton•Stoughton, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to reshelve library materials, maintain the materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion, check in materials, and assist in other support tasks as directed. The ability to work the following hours is essential: 6-12 hours per week (3-hour shifts), including every other Saturday. The current schedule we are hiring for is Tuesday afternoons (specific times to be determined), Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm, and every other Saturday from 2-5 pm (specific dates available upon request). Sunday rotation is also required. Must also be able to have some availability to fill in during open library hours, including Sunday rotations (September – May). Additional regular hours and extra shifts are possible. This is a year-round position and works one day a week until 8:00 pm. The pay rate is $11.94 per hour Monday-Saturday and $12.94 on Sundays.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a junior in high school.
Eligible for a child labor permit, if required.
Must have varied computer-related skills and familiarity with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
No Shelver experience required, initial training provided
Must be at least 16 years old
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without aid of a calculator.
Ability for sort efficiently in alphabetic and numeric order, and to develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal system of library materials arrangement.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions from supervisor, verbally and in written form.
Ability to understand and perform assigned library procedures.
Ability to use and interpret library terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with library patrons, volunteers, and staff verbally and in writing.
Ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.
Ability to maintain a regular schedule.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work flexible hours; frequent evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Arranges returned materials on book trucks and reshelves them in proper order.
Performs alpha-numeric sorting and filing tasks.
Shelf-reads and straightens materials on the shelves or in the collection while shelving and in other assigned areas.
Empties book drops and checks materials in.
Refers non-directional questions to appropriate staff members.
Assists with circulation desk procedures, as directed.
Performs light housekeeping, as necessary.
Performs other related work.