Library Shelving Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Shelving Clerk

Civil Service  No

Department:  Library

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Reports to Position: Collection Development Manager

Pay Grade: N/A

Location: Marion Public Library

Overtime Status: Hourly – Paid Overtime

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This is a part--time position that requires knowledge of professional practice and independent judgment in its application, as well as the application of prescribed procedures and methods. The employee performs library related tasks to inventory management and/or maintenance tasks under guidance of the Collection Development Manager.  This position will work 10-15 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

Inventory Management Work 

·         Shelve library materials. 

·         Prepare and organize library materials for shelving. 

·         Read shelves. 

·         Clear tables of used material, organize them for reshelving. 

·         Answers basic questions from patrons, referring patrons with more involved questions to appropriate staff.

·         Shelving projects as assigned by Collection Development Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·         Ability to alphabetize, learn and use library classification system 

·         Ability to read shelves and place materials in proper order 

·         Ability to be accurate and pay strict attention to detail.   

·         Ability to meet the public in a courteous and professional manner and willingness to work as a team member with other

        library staff.

·         Ability to successfully complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSCIAL ABILITIES

·         Physical agility, strength and dexterity necessary for handling large numbers of library materials on a daily basis 

·         Ability to reach all library shelves 

·         Ability to safely reach, lift and carry library materials weighing up to 35 pounds 

·         Ability to repetitively sit, bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and use a step stool as required to retrieve or shelve library materials in book stacks or book return, from ground level up to 7 feet 

·         Ability to be accurate and pay strict attention to detail 

·         Report to work on a regular and reliable basis 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

List the minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

·         Basic computer skills and familiarity with internet information retrieval are required.

·         High school diploma preferred.

·         Public library experience is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

        Works in an office environment

        May be required to work some overtime upon demand of workload

        The Marion Public Library is a busy, customer focused library with a high amount of use by children and their parents. Patrons have high expectations regarding the quality and efficiency of library service.

        Evening and weekend work is required.

        The employee is expected to possess the cognitive ability essential for rational decision-making regarding operational needs and the problems of the position, as well as the psychological and emotional stability and capable of functioning and making decisions under high-stress situations. The employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place or citizens encountered during work. 

       Regularly works with and has access to patron records that are confidential according to the Code of Iowa.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS

       Sex Offender Registry

       Drug Screening