Shelver

City of FitchburgFitchburg, WI
Onsite

About The Position

The Fitchburg Public Library is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shelver to help create an inviting and organized environment for our patrons. Your love for books can make a difference!

Requirements

  • Education equivalent to a sophomore in High School preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System desired.
  • Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically, understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills with the public, supervisors, and peers.
  • Ability to understand and perform assigned library procedures.
  • Ability to maintain adequate attendance.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City elected and appointed officials, employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals and groups.
  • Lift up to 30 pounds
  • Push or pull a cart weighing up to 150 pounds or more.
  • Bend, stoop, lift, or stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

  • Your unique experiences matter to us, even if they don’t align perfectly with every requirement listed. We recognize that skills come from diverse paths, and we value what makes your journey special. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

  • Perform sorting alphabetically and by Dewey Decimal System.
  • Reshelve materials in the proper location and order.
  • Empty book drops and sorts materials.
  • Sort and Process library materials returned by patrons and in the SCLS delivery.
  • Processes and shelves hold.
  • Bring materials in poor condition to the attention of appropriate staff.
  • Shelf-reads and straightens materials on the shelves.
  • Search the stacks for materials on hold, requested, claimed return, lost, etc.
  • Answer simple directional questions and refers all other questions to appropriate staff.
  • Shift areas of the collection as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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