Library Aide Shelver Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for retrieving materials from all book returns, checking in patron materials as well as shelving all materials. Successful performance in this position assures quality services. Poor performance in this position could result in reduction of quality in services provided to patrons with corresponding reduction in use of the libraries. Also, performance in this position impacts performance of other library employees.

Guidelines consist of the Library Branch Manual, relevant county procedures, and supervisors

Instructions. Guidelines are clear and specific and require little interpretation by the employee.

While most of the tasks in this position are repetitive and are performed according to standard procedures, the work is made complex by the presence of interruptions and the necessity for dealing with all patrons tactfully.

Contacts are typically with persons or organizations in the community which utilize services of the library. Contacts are also with fellow employees in the library system.

Employee performs tasks while intermittently standing, sitting, or walking. Employee often has to reach, bend, or crouch in order to access materials. Employee must frequently lift light (less than 24 pounds) and must occasionally lift heavy (25-50 pounds) objects. Employee must possess manual dexterity.

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides services to patrons behind the scenes. Typical services are answering reference questions, responding to telephone inquiries, and placing holds in items.
• Check in materials from the outside book return as well as the inside book return.
• Sort materials to be shelved and then shelve the material in the correct location.
• Assist patrons on the floor as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cataloging system, of library-specific software and the internet.
• Knowledge of collections possessed by library and County library procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in dealing with patrons tactfully.
• Skill in operating personal computer, calculator

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license.

A combination of experience and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.