Part- Time Shelving Clerk

City of Marion • Marion, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shelving Clerk position is a part-time position that requires knowledge of professional practice and judgement in its application, as well as the application of prescribed procedures and methods. The Shelving Clerk performs library related tasks to inventory management and/or maintenance tasks under the guidance of the Adult Services Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to alphabetize, learn and use library classification system.
• Ability to read shelves, and place materials in proper order.
• Ability to be accurate and pay strict attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the public in a courteous and professional manner and willingness to work as a team member with other library staff.
• Ability to successfully complete job responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Physical Agility, strength and dexterity necessary for handling large numbers of library materials on a daily basis.
• Ability to reach all library shelves.
• Ability to safely reach, lift and carry library materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to repetitively sit, bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and use a step stool as required to retrieve or shelve library materials in book stacks or book return, from ground level up to 7 feet.
• Ability to be accurate and pay strict attention to detail.
• Report to work on a regular and reliable basis.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with internet information retrieval are required.
• Criminal Background Checks
• Sex Offender Registry Checks

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Public Library experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shelve library materials
• Prepare and organize library materials for shelving.
• Read shelves.
• Clear tables of used material, organize them for reshelving.
• Answer basic questions from patrons, referring patrons with more involved questions to appropriate staff.
• Shelving projects as assigned by the Adult Services Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees