Service support

SUPPORT SERVICES SHELVER

Part-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to : Support Services Supervisor

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Sort and load carts for shelving; shelve and shift materials in the public areas; shelf read; report problems with shelf organization to the Support Services Supervisor.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department.
• Assist with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library's collections, display areas, and department areas.
• Assist other Support Services staff with operations of the ILS Module and the AST System.
• Direct patrons to reference staff for assistance.

Other Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assist Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor.
• Retain knowledge and stay up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures.
• Enforce Library policies relevant to public use; respond to emergencies and provide support, as needed; act quickly, exercising good judgment.
• Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish departmental and Library goals.
• Foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
• Adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands; resolve problems in a positive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Skills :

• Must be 16 years of age or older. Applicants 16-17 years of age must have an eligible work permit on file before employment can start.
• Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and decimal systems of arrangement.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, internet browsers and other computer related technologies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Dedication to public service and providing excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to organize work, set priorities and manage projects to completion.
• Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable.
• Strong obligation to confidentiality.
• Ability to speak multiple languages helpful.
• May require a valid Michigan driver's license based on assignment.

Working Environment :

• May be required to : sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel and / or walk for extended periods of time; carry books, boxes of books or objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• push or pull wheeled carts with a total weight of up to 500 pounds; operate assigned equipment; pick up litter; spread ice melt;

use the telephone, keyboard, computer mouse.

Evening, weekend and some holiday hours are required.

Hours :

This is a year round, part-time position with permanent shifts on the following days at these set times. Candidates must be available to work the shifts as posted.

16 hours per week

• Sundays 12pm - 4pm
• Mondays 5pm - 9pm
• Tuesdays 5pm - 9pm
• Wednesdays 2pm - 6pm

Salary or Hourly Rate : $12.48 per hour

Benefits : None

Application Details :

Only complete application packets (including a cover letter, resume and Novi Public Library application) will be considered.

Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

• NPL applications available at
• Employment offer dependent on results of a physical / drug screen and a background check
• Submit online or send to :

Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist

Novi Public Library

45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Novi, MI 48375

Application Deadline : Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5pm

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent due hardship.

Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background check.

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