Open Position: Part-Time Shelver
Saline County Library is hiring a Part- Time Shelver in Benton, Arkansas.
Qualifications
Must be at least 16 years old, be able to lift 50 lbs and be able to stand and work on his/her feet for at least 6 hours at a time. The successful applicant needs to be friendly, outgoing, motivated, and committed to providing excellent service in a public library environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Computer literacy and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Knowledge of popular reading materials, movies, and video games.
- Must possess the temperament and good judgment to effectively work with the general public and patrons, some of whom may be irate or unreasonable.
- Accuracy in shelving materials according to library system.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays
- Position requires walking and standing for long periods. Requires light lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
- Must like working with people of all ages.
- Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and supervisor while utilizing excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Sorts materials unto carts.
- Maintains the library shelves through shelving, straightening, and reading and fronting shelves
- Occasionally assists with front desk duties, such as checking materials in and out and answering patron questions
- Assists patrons in locating materials and provides reader’s advisory assistance
- Familiarizes self with library policies and adheres to them
- Monitors patron behavior and enforces library code of conduct
- Other duties as assigned.