PT Main Shelver - Sorting and Materials Retrieval/Main Library

PT Main Shelver - Sorting and Materials Retrieval/Main Library

Date Posted: 11/25/24

Position Summary: This position is responsible for sorting, arranging in order, shelving returned materials and maintaining and retrieving material in all formats.

Job Description

• Accurately sort and shelve books of various sizes (octavo, quarto, folio, etc.), magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, microfiche, maps, audiovisual materials and other materials accurately throughout the Main Library.
• Precisely shelve materials to ensure strong collection integrity for millions of volumes.
• Provide directional information to customers.
• Scan material into computer to assure appropriate check-in.
• Work cooperatively with other Library departments/branches to complete Library goals/objectives.
• Shelf read according to schedule for accurate order of materials.
• Shift and straighten materials as necessary.
• Search for misplaced or lost materials.
• Assist with weeding, as assigned.
• May pull materials requiring mending or binding.
• Work with a wide variety of material types and collections contained within eleven floors and two buildings.
• Work closely with Sorters and Pages to ensure workflow processes are being met daily.
• Prepare carts of materials for delivery to appropriate locations.
• Responsible for routine and timely delivery or pickup of materials throughout the Main Library.
• May assist with training for new Shelvers as directed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Responsible for routine delivery or pickup of materials throughout the Main Library.

Required Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate to others in person, by e-mail or telephone.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate the skills and abilities to interact with diverse ethnic, socio-economic communities, children, staff, and management in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the library's values.
• Must be able to see, read and understand titles, call numbers and dates.
• Must be able to sort accurately by alphabetical, numerical, chronological, Dewey Decimal order or departmental classification/shelving schemes.
• Must be able to move about the department/branch, stoop, bend, and reach frequently throughout the shift.
• Must have the ability to grip library materials •Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics or adaptive devices or methods that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Public Library, which may include a physical examination.
• Ability to safely, frequently and independently move and handle materials weighing up to 60 pounds for a distance of 5 feet.
• Ability to reach up and down to shelve materials.
• Must be able to manipulate loaded book cart.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers.
• Ability to follows oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn to use the on-line public catalog.
• Ability to address the variety of problems, situations and challenges that staff face and/or confronts in the library.
• Must be able to move frequently throughout the work location for the majority of the shift and have the ability to safely, frequently, and independently move and handle a minimum of 60 lbs. to a minimum height of 2 feet and a minimum distance of 5 feet.

Job Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Position Type

Part Time

Education

• Must be a high school graduate or GED equivalent.

Hours

20 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. to 5p.m.

Salary

Grade 2: $13.83 per hour

Deadline

Until Filled