JOB SUMMARY

Empties book drops, sorts and shelves library materials, fills and processes holds, and checks in library materials. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 16 years of age or older at time of hire.

Due to the nature of this position, successful applicants 18 years or older are subject to a background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Empties book drops and soft carts.
• Sorts library materials on carts by call number.
• Shelves library materials in proper alphabetic or numeric order.
• "Shelf reads" to ensure materials are in proper order.
• Fills and processes hold requests.
• Searches for materials, as requested.
• Shifts collection, when needed.
• Checks in library materials.
• Performs assigned support tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
• Basic library processes

Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate a PC
• Perform alphabetical and numerical sorting and shelving
• Operate Windows-based computer software programs
• Read, write, and communicate in English
• Understand, remember, and execute multi-step written and/or verbal instructions
• Concentrate and accomplish detail-oriented tasks
• Organize and prioritize work

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.  Exposure to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, when emptying outside book drops.  Significant standing and walking.  Requires ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach up to six feet (with or without a step stool), lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.