Under the close supervision of branch management, will perform general duties to support branch operations and library initiatives, such as shelving, support of programming and outreach endeavors.

• Shelve and shelf read all library materials.
• Move large quantities of materials from place to place for purposes of preparing to shelve or to shelve.
• Place materials in alphabetical order for shelving.
• Check books, periodicals, audio visual equipment, and other library material for damage.
• Holds Shelves maintenance.
• Assist patrons with basic library questions (find collections, use the catalog, print materials/use copy machine, hand off to staff for help with accounts).
• Help promote KDL services at Outreach events and activities by assisting with the following forms of patron support:
  • Issuing Library Cards
  • Program preparation and support 
  • Accessing digital Collections
• Assist with Summer Reading program activities as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Physical agility to push/pull fully loaded book carts/trucks weighing up to 150 pounds, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and lift/carry materials/furniture weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn library book shelving system and sort/file materials alphabetically.
• Communication skills necessary to deal with the public in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work.
• Visual acuity required to accurately read written materials.

When submitting your application please indicate which of the locations/schedules you are interested in being considered for. You will need to select from the following:
 

Location(s)	Schedule	Report to:
Amy VanAndel/Ada	Tuesday	9:00am-5:00pm	Amy VanAndel/Ada
Wednesday	9:00am-1:00pm
Thursday	12:00pm-4:00pm
Friday	12:00pm-4:00pm
Byron Twp and Grandville	Monday	12:00pm- 5:00pm	Byron Twp.
Tuesday	12:00pm- 5:00pm	Byron Twp.
Wednesday	2:15pm- 8:15 pm	Byron Twp.
Friday	9:00am- 1:00pm	Grandville
Caledonia Twp. #1	Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	Caledonia Twp.
Tuesday	12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Caledonia Twp. #2	Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	Caledonia Twp. #2
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	12:00pm - 5:00pm
Cascade Twp. #1	Monday	9:00am - 5pm	Cascade Twp.
Tuesday	9:00am - 5pm
Friday	9:00am - 2:00pm
Cascade Twp. #2	Monday	9:00am - 2:00pm	Cascade Twp.
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Comstock Park	Tuesday	11:45 – 8:15	Comstock Park
Wednesday	9:00 – 1:00
Thursday	11:45- 8:15
East Grand Rapids	Monday	11:00am - 3:00pm	East Grand Rapids
Tuesday	9:00am-5pm
Wednesday	9:00am-1:00pm
Thursday	12:00pm-4:00pm
Gaines Twp.	Monday	9:00am - 5:15pm	Gaines Twp.
Tuesday	9:00 am - 1:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:15pm
Grandville	Monday	4:15pm- 8:15pm	Grandville
Tuesday	9:00am -3:00pm
Wednesday	11:00 am -3:00 pm
Thursday	9:00am -3:00pm
Kelloggsville	Monday	11:30 a- 4:30 pm	Kelloggsville
Tuesday	11:30am- 4:30pm
Wednesday	11:30 a- 4:30 pm
Thursday	11:30 a- 4:30 pm
Kentwood #1	Monday	8:30am -3pm	Kentwood
Tuesday	8:30am -3pm
Wednesday	8:30am -5pm
Kentwood #2	Wednesday	8:30am -5pm	Kentwood
Thursday	8:30am -3pm
Friday	8:30am -3pm
Kentwood #3	Tuesday	8:30am-4:45pm	Kentwood
Wednesday	8:30am -4:45pm
Thursday	1pm -6:30pm
Lowell (Englehardt)	Monday	2:00-6:00	Lowell (Englehardt)
Wednesday	12:00p - 8:00p
Thursday	9:00am - 5pm
Nelson Twp./Spencer Twp.	Tuesday	9:00am - 2pm	Nelson Twp.
Wednesday	9:00am - 2pm	Spencer Twp.
Thursday	11:45a- 4:45pm	Spencer Twp.
Friday	9:00am - 2pm	Nelson Twp.
Bookmobile (based at KDL Service Center, Comstock Park)	Monday	9:00am to 5:00pm	KDL Service Center, Comstock Park
Tuesday	9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am to 1:00pm
Community Engagement (based at KDL Service Center, Comstock Park)	Wednesday	1:00pm to 5:00pm	KDL Service Center, Comstock Park
Thursday	9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am to 5:00pm
Plainfield Twp. #1	Monday	8:45 - 3:15	Plainfield Twp.
Tuesday	11:45 – 8:15
Wednesday	1:45 – 8:15
Plainfield Twp. #2	Monday	1:45 – 8:15	Plainfield Twp.
Wednesday	8:45 – 3:15
Thursday	11:45- 8:15
Rockford (Krause Memorial)	Monday	9:00am - 2pm	Rockford (Krause Memorial)
Tuesday	9:00am - 2pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 2pm
Friday	9:00am - 2pm
Tyrone Twp./ Walker	Monday	9:00 am - 3:00pm	Walker
Tuesday	12:00 pm - 8:00pm	Tyrone Twp.
Wednesday	9:00 am - 3:00pm	Walker
Walker	Tuesday	9:00 am - 5:00pm	Walker
Thursday	9:00 am - 5:00pm
Friday	9:00 am - 1:00pm
Wyoming	Monday	11:00 - 3:00pm	Wyoming
Tuesday	11:00 - 3:00pm
Wednesday	11:00 - 3:00pm
Thursday	11:00 - 3:00pm
Friday	11:00 - 3:00pm
Patron Services Department (based at KDL Service Center, Comstock Park)	Monday	9:00am - 2pm	KDL Service Center, Comstock Park
Tuesday	9:00am - 2pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 2pm
Thursday	9:00am - 2pm

• Generally will work within a normal office environment, with minimal discomfort due to extreme temperatures, dust, and noise.
• Occasional exposure to out of doors during programming and outreach events.
• Work hours may be varied, including evenings and weekend hours.
• Frequent sitting/standing in one position for extended periods of time.

Kent District Library is recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan 2019. This stems from offering competitive pay, outstanding benefits and fostering excellent work-life balance, but more than anything, it comes as a result of our workplace culture and sense of purpose, which is to further all people.