Shelver (Green Branch Library) at Akron-Summit County Public Library

Uniontown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

11.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Alphabetical Filing, Numerical Filing, Customer Service, Clerical Tasks, Organization, Attention To Detail, Physical Stamina

Industry

Libraries

Description

ABOUT THE LIBRARY Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Green Branch Library seeks a Shelver who works between 8 and 20 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) and: * Sorts and returns library materials to their proper place on the shelves. * Lifts, bends, and climbs as associated with shelving routines. * Reads shelves for correctness of arrangement of materials. * Shifts shelves where necessary. * Moves Library material carts as needed. * Checks for missing and/or damaged materials. * Fills and routes holds. * Searches shelves for specific materials as assigned. * Performs simple clerical tasks, such as photocopying and labeling. * Assists with opening and closing routines, as needed. * Performs various tasks assigned by professional Library staff. * Maintains neatness in the public service areas. * Works at the service desk during employee meal or break periods, as needed. * Moves furniture and displays, as needed. * Assists with packing and unpacking delivery crates and other circulation duties, as needed. Note: Shelvers who work 8 to 20 hours per week are not eligible for employee benefits except for participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order. * Skill in customer service. * Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries. * Available to work between 8-20 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. * Able to frequently bend, stoop, and stand; to lift light objects (less than 25 pounds) and carry them short distances (50 feet or less); and to push Library materials carts up to 200 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. * Age and Schooling Certificate ("work permit") required for those under 18 years of age. * Criminal background check required for those 18 years of age or older. THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

The Shelver is responsible for sorting, returning, and organizing library materials on shelves to ensure correctness of arrangement. Additional duties include filling holds, performing simple clerical tasks, and assisting with opening and closing routines.