Library - 30-Hour Part-Time Shelver Support (Northside Library)

General Summary

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the part-time position of Shelver Support for the Northside Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The preferred starting pay is $15.75 an hour ($24,570.00 annually). This is a 30-hour regular part-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for prorated benefits.

This position performs routine work at the Northside Library organizing and maintaining library materials, assisting patrons, performing circulation functions, and maintaining neatness of public areas, under the immediate supervision of Branch Manager, Reference Support Staff Supervisor or Supervising Children’s Librarian or Circulation Supervisor, depending on assignment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Duties may vary based on assigned branch:

• Shelves materials according to Dewey Decimal system. Shelf reads the stacks for accuracy and shifts books as required.
• Identifies and evaluates damaged and/or incorrectly labeled materials. Replaces, fixes, corrects, or refers the damage for correction.
• Completes pulls and processes patron holds requests.
• Searches for missing books for other branches.
• Assists in weeding and inventory process.
• May be asked to create and maintain book displays, including poster design and book selection as needed.
• Performs circulation of library materials, including but not limited to registering patrons, checking materials in and out, collecting fines and fees, and performing functions associated with holds on reserved materials.
• Answers patrons’ questions and assists them in locating items and navigating the collections. Directs patrons to appropriate specialized staff members and online services, as needed.
• Assists staff with various projects as needed.
• Works a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High School diploma or GED, experience using a public library, 1 year of customer service experience, and some familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System.

• Experience using a public library, 3 years of customer service experience, and some familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check

• Knowledge and ability to shelve materials in order by call number.
• Knowledge and ability to apply, explain and enforce policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to use and/or set up library equipment such as computers, circulation software, printers, copiers, cash registers, laminating machines, and phones.
• Knowledge of computer hardware.

• Basic: Ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, signs, and notices.

• Basic: Ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

• Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Requires Immediate Direction: Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

• Basic: Uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities.

• Receives and disburses funds and prepares money for deposit.

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

• Strong public service orientation.
• Tedious or exacting work.
• Constant interruptions and requests for service.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires pushing/pulling, standing for extended periods, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, and carrying.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; hand truck, book trucks and carts; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.