Shelver

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately shelves returned items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.)
• Maintains orderly appearances of shelves
• Performs shelf reading
• Carries out other duties and special projects, as assigned
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to all policies and procedures

We are guided by these shared responsibilities:

• Positions Howard County Library System (HCLS) as the place to learn, grow, and connect
• Contributes to achieving HCLS' racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative
• Effectively lives our strategic values of community, equity, intellectual freedom, learning, and teamwork

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• People skills—ability to work effectively with others and enjoy it
• Experience providing extraordinary customer service
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively
• Ability to understand and retain detailed instructions

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

• Job allows for variance in work routine, requiring considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sitting
• Strenuous activity required, such as carrying bags or boxes of books, or arranging rooms for events and classes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Works under the direction of a Customer Service Supervisor
• Position currently available at the Elkridge Branch in Elkridge, MD
• On-call, hourly, unbenefited position
• Works up to 10 hours per week; days, evenings, and weekends
• Salary: $16.32 / hour
• Position closes Friday, 2/20 at 4 PM

EEO STATEMENT

Howard County’s diversity is its greatest asset. Howard County Library System embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. All communities, including communities of color and immigrant communities, are fundamental to our spirit of service, workforce and long-term success. Equity and empowerment are top priorities. We believe all Howard County residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. Among our goals is for our workforce to reflect the community it serves. We are actively working to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Howard County Library System takes pride in providing equal employment opportunities.