Library Shelver

Required hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 2p-5p, and 1-2 Sundays a month 2p-5p.

Salary: $17.38/hour ($26.07 on Sundays)

Description This position is responsible for shelving materials used in and returned to the library, and for maintaining the order and neatness of library collections.

Typical work activities

• Return library materials to shelves
• Empty book return
• Revise and straighten shelves, including dusting
• Read shelves for correct Dewey and alphabetical order
• Shift and/or weed collections as directed
• Clear tables and keep library rooms in order
• Related work as required

Work context requirements

• Repetitive movement and physical activities, including lifting, bending, arranging books, and standing for prolonged periods
• Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects
• Face-to-face interactions with library colleagues and patrons
• Being exact or highly accurate
• Working with external customers or the public
• Working with others in a group or team
• Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Performing job tasks in close physical proximity to others

Education and experience

No minimum requirements

Skills required

• Ability to understand and carry out oral written directions
• Ability to learn library classifications system in use
• Ability to read English
• Ability to work efficiently alone with and minimal direct supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to stand and lift, and to arrange books on library shelves

Interested candidates should please complete an Application for Employment and leave in the secure box on the Library’s 2nd Floor. Applications returned by mail should be routed to:

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES | 49 HENRY STREET | SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $26