Shelver at Howard County Library System

Elkridge, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

16.32

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shelving, Shelf Reading, Customer Service, Communication, Attendance, Policy Adherence, Teamwork, Equity Focus

Industry

Libraries

Description

Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accurately shelves returned items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) Maintains orderly appearances of shelves Performs shelf reading Carries out other duties and special projects, as assigned Maintains regular and predictable attendance Adheres to all policies and procedures We are guided by these shared responsibilities: Positions Howard County Library System (HCLS) as the place to learn, grow, and connect Contributes to achieving HCLS' racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative Effectively lives our strategic values of community, equity, intellectual freedom, learning, and teamwork Requirements EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS People skills—ability to work effectively with others and enjoy it Experience providing extraordinary customer service Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively Ability to understand and retain detailed instructions PHYSICAL STANDARDS Job allows for variance in work routine, requiring considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sitting Strenuous activity required, such as carrying bags or boxes of books, or arranging rooms for events and classes ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be at least 16 years of age Works under the direction of a Customer Service Supervisor Position currently available at the Elkridge Branch in Elkridge, MD On-call, hourly, unbenefited position Works up to 10 hours per week; days, evenings, and weekends Salary: $16.32 / hour Position closes Friday, 2/20 at 4 PM EEO STATEMENT Howard County’s diversity is its greatest asset. Howard County Library System embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. All communities, including communities of color and immigrant communities, are fundamental to our spirit of service, workforce and long-term success. Equity and empowerment are top priorities. We believe all Howard County residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. Among our goals is for our workforce to reflect the community it serves. We are actively working to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Howard County Library System takes pride in providing equal employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve accurately shelving returned materials such as books, DVDs, and CDs, while maintaining an orderly appearance of the shelves through regular shelf reading. The role also requires carrying out other assigned duties and special projects.