Shelver (Part Time)

HOURS & SALARY: Part-Time, 18 hours per week, with a hiring range of $12.25-15.31 per hour depending on experience.

Working at Laramie County Library System is about joining an award-winning organization that sets the bar for service regionally and nationally. The Library Journal 2008 Library of the Year, Laramie County Library System is a hub for engagement, literacy and learning, and lifelong curiosity and discovery. With nearly 385,000 yearly visitors to a 103,000 sq. ft. central library, two branch libraries, and bookmobile, Laramie County Library System champions a knowledgeable and engaged community. 

JOB SUMMARY

Shelvers keep the library running smoothly by shelving, organizing, and inspecting library items when returned so they're ready for the next patron. Shelvers participate in closing procedures, checking in materials, and working in the sort room as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains patron confidentiality in compliance with Wyoming state law.

2. Provides directions or refers patrons to the appropriate staff as needed.

3. Shelves library materials, straightens and reads shelves to maintain accurate order, and removes damaged or worn items from circulation.

4. Shifts materials and requests signage updates as needed.

5. Checks in items using the sort system and collaborates with team members to ensure sort room coverage.

6. Troubleshoots computers and the sort system, reporting issues to IT Services and Facilities.

7. Completes closing duties according to established procedures.

8. Reports shelving issues to the appropriate staff or supervisor.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· At least 16-years old

· Demonstrated ability to read

· Demonstrated ability to file, or learn to file, alphabetically and numerically

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Accurate numerical and alphabetical filing skills.

· Good time management and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

· Ability to maintain a high volume and quantity of work.

· Ability to learn a variety of software programs including word processing and integrated library systems.

SELECTION PROCESS 

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing an Application for Employment (available at https://lclsonline.org/work). The application is open until filled. The hiring committee will contact applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews. As a courtesy, we notify all applicants via email when a position is filled. 

WORK SCHEDULE 

Work schedule will predominantly be normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or a variation thereof) Monday through Friday but may consist of weekend and evening hours as well. Anyone who works for the library must be willing to work anytime the library is open. Laramie County Library (Cheyenne) open hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. All employees are scheduled to attend monthly staff meetings and in-service days in Cheyenne. 

BENEFITS

· This position receives paid time off for 13 holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an annual personal day.  

· Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment.

· Employees may join the YMCA without an initiation fee.  

· Employees may join the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Ability to move or manipulate moderately heavy equipment, boxes, carts, files, and stacks of materials from one location to another.

QUESTIONS 

For questions about this position, contact Ann Dunne, Assistant Manager at [email protected] or 307.773.7211. 

LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer. LCLS provides a drug-free workplace for its employees in accordance with the requirements of the US Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer criminal history background check. LCLS participates in E-Verify.