What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIALS ASSISTANT (BOOK SHELVER) position at St Louis Public Library?
Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. This role requires someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
In this role you will:
Assist in the processing of library materials, including retrieving items to fill customer holds.
- Shelve all materials according to Dewey decimal and St. Louis Public Library standards to ensure that the branch’s collection is neat and accurate
Perform regular collection maintenance by straightening shelves and assisting in weeding and other collection management duties.
You will need to be:
Friendly, patient and able to build relationships at all levels.
- Able to see the big picture and promote consistency and excellence of service.
- Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from customers and staff.
- Flexible, positive and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.
Organized, detail-oriented and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
You will need to have:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), previous customer service experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills.
Ability to learn and use technology as the Library continues to evolve
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary range starting at $14.00 per hour
Hours for this position are:
About SLPL:
St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 17 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from our magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.
About Kingshighway Library and surrounding neighborhoods:
It’s located just north of Tower Grove Park, west of Missouri Botanical Gardens, and across the street from Brightside STL’s Demonstration Garden. It also holds the system’s only Yarn Library, which provides free craft materials to members of the community. The branch is a destination for the neighborhood’s young families, students, and residents whose families have lived in the area for generations. It boasts one of the system’s highest circulation rates and staff pride themselves on providing a safe, quiet place for all St. Louisans to work and interact.
To apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org and click on the Careers link, and submit both your cover letter and your resume with your application. Thank you!
Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Salary : $14
