The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
PT Main Shelver - Outreach Services/Main Library
The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ohio, us, 45201
PT Main Shelver - Outreach Services/Main Library
Date Posted: 8/9/24
Position Summary: This position is responsible for sorting, arranging in order, shelving returned materials and maintaining and retrieving material in all formats.
Job Description
* Accurately sorts and shelves books of various sizes (octavo, quarto, folio, etc.), magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, microfiche, maps, audiovisual materials and other materials accurately throughout the Main Library.* Precisely shelves materials to ensure strong collection integrity for millions of volumes across a variety of item types and collections.* Provides directional information to customers.* Scans material into computer to assure appropriate check-in.* Works cooperatively with other Library departments/branches to complete Library goals/objectives.* Shelf reads according to schedule for accurate order of materials.* Shifts and straightens materials as necessary.* Searches for misplaced or lost materials.* Assists with weeding, as assigned.* Pulls materials requiring mending or binding.* Works with a wide variety of material types and collections contained within eleven floors and two buildings.* Works closely with Sorters and Pages to ensure workflow processes are being met daily.* Prepares carts of materials for delivery to appropriate locations.* Responsible for routine and timely delivery or pickup of materials throughout the Main Library.* Assists with training for new Shelvers as directed.* Assists with special project work involving material movement.
Required Skills
* Understands and supports the Library's mission, vision, culture, and structure, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the Library's policies and procedures.* Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and veteran status.* Interacts with members of diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities, children, staff and management in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the Library's values.* Demonstrates professionalism in all settings, including an orientation toward teamwork, collaboration & building common ground with peers; arriving to work reliably, regularly, and on time; and behavior that is consistent with building a strong organizational culture, while performing work duties.* Demonstrates on-brand customer service to internal and external customers by consistently fulfilling customer needs and expectations.* Handles and responds to concerns, complaints, and difficult situations with patience and tact.* Demonstrates strong technology skills with the ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly.* Communicates effectively in person, on-line, or by telephone, including formal communication and presentations, while consistently providing high quality, proactive service to internal and external customers.* Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Ability to maintain confidentiality of customers, peers, and branch/department.* Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.* Seeks, accepts and incorporates feedback and direction.* Ability to read and sort accurately by alphabetical, numerical, chronological, Dewey Decimal order or departmental classification/shelving schemes.* Ability to prioritize shelving tasks and navigate complex shelving layouts and intricate pathing through the Main Library.
Position Type
Part-Time
Education
* Must be a full-time student or high school graduate or GED equivalent.* Must be at least 16 years of age.
Hours
20 hours per week. No evenings or weekends are required. Monthly parking stipend offered.
Salary
Grade 2: $13.83 per hour
Deadline
Until Filled
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Date Posted: 8/9/24
Position Summary: This position is responsible for sorting, arranging in order, shelving returned materials and maintaining and retrieving material in all formats.
Job Description
* Accurately sorts and shelves books of various sizes (octavo, quarto, folio, etc.), magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, microfiche, maps, audiovisual materials and other materials accurately throughout the Main Library.* Precisely shelves materials to ensure strong collection integrity for millions of volumes across a variety of item types and collections.* Provides directional information to customers.* Scans material into computer to assure appropriate check-in.* Works cooperatively with other Library departments/branches to complete Library goals/objectives.* Shelf reads according to schedule for accurate order of materials.* Shifts and straightens materials as necessary.* Searches for misplaced or lost materials.* Assists with weeding, as assigned.* Pulls materials requiring mending or binding.* Works with a wide variety of material types and collections contained within eleven floors and two buildings.* Works closely with Sorters and Pages to ensure workflow processes are being met daily.* Prepares carts of materials for delivery to appropriate locations.* Responsible for routine and timely delivery or pickup of materials throughout the Main Library.* Assists with training for new Shelvers as directed.* Assists with special project work involving material movement.
Required Skills
* Understands and supports the Library's mission, vision, culture, and structure, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the Library's policies and procedures.* Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and veteran status.* Interacts with members of diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities, children, staff and management in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the Library's values.* Demonstrates professionalism in all settings, including an orientation toward teamwork, collaboration & building common ground with peers; arriving to work reliably, regularly, and on time; and behavior that is consistent with building a strong organizational culture, while performing work duties.* Demonstrates on-brand customer service to internal and external customers by consistently fulfilling customer needs and expectations.* Handles and responds to concerns, complaints, and difficult situations with patience and tact.* Demonstrates strong technology skills with the ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly.* Communicates effectively in person, on-line, or by telephone, including formal communication and presentations, while consistently providing high quality, proactive service to internal and external customers.* Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Ability to maintain confidentiality of customers, peers, and branch/department.* Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.* Seeks, accepts and incorporates feedback and direction.* Ability to read and sort accurately by alphabetical, numerical, chronological, Dewey Decimal order or departmental classification/shelving schemes.* Ability to prioritize shelving tasks and navigate complex shelving layouts and intricate pathing through the Main Library.
Position Type
Part-Time
Education
* Must be a full-time student or high school graduate or GED equivalent.* Must be at least 16 years of age.
Hours
20 hours per week. No evenings or weekends are required. Monthly parking stipend offered.
Salary
Grade 2: $13.83 per hour
Deadline
Until Filled
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer