Shelver

City of Burlington • Burlington, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington Public Library is accepting applications for Shelvers. The role includes checking in returned library items, accurately shelving library materials, helping patrons with basic directional requests, and maintaining a clean and welcoming library atmosphere. The library serves Burlington and surrounding communities through the SHARE Library Consortium.

The position offers approximately 8–12 hours per week, with all hours scheduled in the evening or on weekends. Flexibility is required, including regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours. The starting wage is $9.00 per hour. Applicants must submit a City of Burlington Employment Application as part of the online application and apply by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Understand and perform routine library procedures.
• Sort efficiently in alphabetic or numeric order and develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal system.
• Communicate positively and effectively with staff and the public.
• Follow directions.
• Perform moderately heavy physical work.
• Maintain a regular work schedule.
• Have excellent English oral and written skills.
• Be flexible with hours, including regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Nice To Haves

• Paid or volunteer library experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform alpha-numeric sorting and filing tasks.
• Check in returned materials, arrange them on book carts, and reshelve them in the proper order.
• Maintain the correct order of materials and straighten shelves and other assigned collection areas.
• Empty the bookdrop and take returned materials to the appropriate place for check-in.
• Assist with training new shelvers as directed.
• Assist with outside maintenance of walkways as required, including shoveling.
• Assist with routine inside maintenance as required.
• Answer simple directional requests and refer more in-depth questions to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed