What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Shelver position at City of New Berlin?
Under immediate supervision, reshelves library materials, maintains materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion, assists in other support tasks as assigned.
- Accurately performs alpha-numeric sorting, filing, and shelving.
- Arranges returned materials on book carts and re-shelves in proper order.
- Empties sorter bins as appropriate.
- Shifts and shelf-reads materials throughout the library collection.
- Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Ability to efficiently sort in alphabetic or numeric order and develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public and staff.
- Ability to participate in and maintain a courteous and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to efficiently perform routine library procedures.
- Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work to include bending, reaching, and crouching; pushing and pulling carts; and lifting and carrying materials.
- Ability to maintain a regular work schedule and apply time-management skills.